PMO Functional Improvement Lead

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future
- #RenewablesjobsAt EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.
The opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to work in our Central Technical Organisation function as a Functional Improvement Lead where you’ll be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives within the central Project Management Office (PMO) office. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies and a proven track record in implementing process improvement strategies. The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and digital tools enhancements. The successful candidate will have excellent project management and business change skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll work with the PMO Specialist – Continuous Improvement and Training to Identify areas of improvement within the central PMO office and across project management processes in addition to;
- Develop and implement process improvement strategies, including defining goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes, systems and data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Lead and facilitate workshops and meetings to drive improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including project management documentation, gate papers, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives through data analysis and KPI tracking.
- Provide guidance and support to project managers and team members in implementing improvements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in for improvement initiatives.
- Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in project management, current system changes and process improvement.
Location: London, Durham or Edinburgh (Hybrid working with travel to offices when required)
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th February 2024
Why EDF Renewables?
EDF Renewables’ purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. We want to set the pace and, where necessary, disrupt the status quo and transform perceptions. We are here to combat climate change; this is a clear and tangible goal for us and is what galvanises us to bring the right solutions to the UK and Ireland.
We have the benefit of being part of EDF in the UK and we also have the support of EDF Renouvelables, one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world.    We’ve defined a hugely ambitious strategy to grow from 1GW installed capacity today to 10GW by 2035. To deliver against our strategy we are investing across a range of technologies, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, and battery storage. Our portfolio focus is on end-to-end delivery and value creation starting at development and design stage, through to construction and operations.
Join us, and let’s do good together.
What do you need to be great at this role?
You’ll hold a formal Project Management qualification, such as PMI, Prince2, APM PMQ or IPMA level D (Advantageous)
- Proven experience in process improvement, preferably within a project management or PMO environment.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and identify areas for improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to facilitate workshops and meetings, and to influence and motivate teams.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with experience in using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Pay, benefits and culture
At EDF Renewables we are dedicated to doing good things. We take pride in tackling the world’s biggest challenge, and we’re leading the fight. Doing good isn’t always easy, and we can’t always do it as individuals. We embrace ideas to create an innovative
and open-minded culture regardless of role. A culture where we trust the best versions of ourselves to make good things happen.
We’ve made it this far by being collaborative, innovative and agile. We’re self-starters and we want you to be too.
Alongside a competitive salary and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.
Your rewards package includes a choice of flexible benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, subsidised health insurance, discounts and employee pricing.
We strive to create an inclusive and diverse business and we recognise that our differences make us stronger, increasing our ability to innovate and succeed quickly. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve to achieve our purpose, whilst rewarding work and recognising the contribution each of our employees makes to achieving our goals. We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.