If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline LeadLocation: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.Package: Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme.Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.Ready to play your part?At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?We are recruiting for a senior leader to fulfil the role of Portfolio Management and PMO Discipline Lead. In this role you will influence and impact a 700+ community of project management professionals as you shape and lead the Portfolio Management and PMO capability which supports the delivery of the AWE annual budget of over £2Bn.What makes this role exciting:
You will be responsible for shaping and leading the development of our Portfolio and PMO capability to enable and enhance portfolio management and PMO delivery.
You will be fundamental in determining the processes and methods for how AWE strategically selects, prioritises and oversees its projects, programmes and portfolios to maximise benefit across the business.
What you will bring:
Subject matter expertise in the Portfolio Management discipline, providing technical advice and support across the AWE portfolio and ensuring that Portfolio and PMO expertise is grown across the business.
Extensive experience of delivering complex Portfolios and managing PMOs.
Leadership experience in driving change and Portfolio/PMO maturity across an organisation.
Key Accountabilities:
Lead and champion the Portfolio/PMO discipline within AWE and act as the focal point for the discipline across the enterprise, external bodies, and government to leverage opportunities.
Create a sense of community, energy and belonging for Portfolio and PMO professionals across the business
Own, mature and embed Portfolio and PMO management processes, procedures, work instructions and tools.
Develop the Portfolio and PMO skills and capability that AWE needs now and into the future.
Provide assurance and governance of Portfolios and PMOs.
Line management responsibility for a subset of Portfolio and PMOs leaders/managers across AWE.
Working with the Portfolio and PMO community at a Senior Level to assure the application of best practise and efficiency.
Leading, coaching and developing Portfolio and PMO leaders.
Shape, drive and implement strategy for how Portfolio Management and PMOs operate in AWE.
Contribute the Portfolio and PMO direction into our current and future AWE P3M strategy.
Lead on the resolution of Portfolio and PMO issues (people, process, tools, and capability) on behalf of the P3M Function Director.
Create a psychologically safe, engaging and high-performance culture within your team.
Work hard, be rewarded:We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.#LI-SWNext steps:Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.Important things you need to know:
We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
