PMO Officer - 12-Month Contract, Governance & Portfolio

Carey Olsen Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal services firm seeks a PMO Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Southampton. The role involves enhancing the quality of projects by ensuring adherence to project management frameworks and standards. Responsibilities include overseeing project portfolios, managing project gate processes, and maintaining governance registers. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in a project environment, strong organizational skills, and knowledge in project governance tools. P3O Foundation qualification is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a project environment role.
• Understanding of project life cycle principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the group project portfolio and ensuring alignment with project frameworks.
• Supporting project teams to maintain high standards.
• Managing project gate processes and due diligence for approvals.

Skills

Project governance experience

Strong administrative capability

Excellent organization skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Education

P3O Foundation or equivalent

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

A prominent legal services firm seeks a PMO Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Southampton. The role involves enhancing the quality of projects by ensuring adherence to project management frameworks and standards. Responsibilities include overseeing project portfolios, managing project gate processes, and maintaining governance registers. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in a project environment, strong organizational skills, and knowledge in project governance tools. P3O Foundation qualification is required for applicants.