PMO Support Manchester 2024

You will work closely with the PMO Manager and collaborate with the Programme Manager, Project Managers, and stakeholder to provide PMO support and ensure adherence to project management processes, standards, and best practice.

What you will do

Some of the tasks involved include:

• Maintain and organise project documentation, including charters, plans, schedules, and progress reports. Ensure programme documents align with established standards and best practices
• Collect, analyse, and interpret data related to project and programme performance, prepare reports and dashboards to provide insights into programme progress and issues, presenting findings to PMO leadership and stakeholders
• As the first point of contact for enquiries related to the IT Transformational Programme, provide timely and accurate information to stakeholders
• Help develop and execute the programme communication plan via various channels ensuring stakeholders are well-informed about project and programme developments
• Support resource allocation and coordination efforts, including tracking resource availability and utilisation across projects and help maintain resource calendars and schedules
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives within the PMO, identifying opportunities to enhance project management practices and methodologies
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and monitoring risks and issues across the programme, and contribute to risk mitigation and issue resolution efforts
• Schedule and facilitate meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to project and programme management
• Assist in managing relationships with external vendors and partners involved in the programme, ensuring effective collaboration and communication
• Create/gather onboarding material to ensure the smooth integration of new users into the programme, and conduct onboarding sessions for new users, providing them with the necessary information and resources
• Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from within the PMO and programme to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

What you will bring

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with clear ability to prioritise and organise your workload
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Commitment to driving successful programme outcomes
• Proficiency in data entry
• Prior experience in a PMO or project support or administration role, preferably within IT transformational programmes.
• Awareness of Project Management and proficiency in project management software and tools
• Knowledge and/or experience of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) would be an advantage
• Confident user of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project)
• Excellent communication skills, fluent English both written and verbal. German language skills would be an advantage
• Willingness to travel when required.

About us

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

As a fully-integrated energy company, we serve our customers with an end-to-end energy value chain – from sourcing and trading to transport, storage and sales. Together, we ensure the security of gas supply in Germany and Europe and drive the green energy transformation. Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.

Our Manchester office is home to over 320 employees in a diverse array of roles and specialties – from sales and operations, to technology, data science and more. As a key location for our Sales operations, we deliver a reliable supply of energy and a fantastic experience to more than 50,000 non-domestic energy consumers in Europe.

Our benefits

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.

We offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes:

• Non-contributory pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteering days
• Buy / sell holidays
• Life assurance
• Medical and dental insurance
• Range of optional flexible benefits

Based in our offices in Manchester, you can benefit from hybrid working offering the flexibility to spend some of your working week at home. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.