Programme Centre of Excellence Specialist

Programme Centre of Excellence Specialist 

Progressive organisation seeks a dynamic Project Specialist to join their team as a Programme Centre of Excellence Specialist.

In this role, you will contribute to the success of multiple projects by ensuring a consistent and common approach. You will work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building relationships and championing best practice.

The position would be ideally suited to a project professional with strong stakeholder management skills who is motivated to facilitate efficient and effective project delivery. It is offered on a 12-monthfixed-term contract and on a hybrid working basis with two days a week in the office in Birmingham. 

What’s involved: 

• Review business cases and advise on the risks associated to decision makers 
• Ensure a consistent and common approach to projects and programmes 
• Advocate and facilitate the use of a newly implemented assurance framework 
• Develop and nurture collaborative relationships with key stakeholders 
• Lead efforts in identifying and documenting program stakeholders, their interests, and potential impacts, maintaining stakeholder profiles 
• Provide expert advice to the Programme Assurance and Appraisal team 
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication 
• Ensure stakeholders are informed about timelines, messages, and submissions 
• Collaborate with different departments to develop and maintain project portfolio pipelines, synchronizing with activity registers and forward plans. 
• Oversee the maintenance of activity registers 
• Develop robust internal reporting processes

About you: 

• Experience in a Centre of Excellence/PMO/Project Management role 
• Familiarity with process documents, flow diagrams and document management 
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies 
• IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Visio 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships 

Benefits: 

• Hybrid working  
• 28 days Annual Leave  
• Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme 
• Excellent culture with a friendly, welcoming team

Apply: 

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