Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a multi-site Project Management Office, with direct line management responsibility for Project Managers and matrix oversight of technical staff performing project management duties on an interim or part-time basis.Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Establish and drive portfolio-level planning, scheduling, and reporting using enterprise project and financial systems, integrated scheduling tools, and performance dashboards.Define, implement, and enforce robust project governance standards, including earned value management, change control, risk and opportunity management, and performance tracking.Partner with site leadership and functional heads to align resource capacity, technical standards, and delivery governance across the portfolio.Provide clear, accurate portfolio visibility to senior leadership and act as a trusted counterpart to customers on programme status, delivery confidence, and recovery actions where required.Mentor, coach, and develop the project management community, driving consistency, efficiency, and organisational resilience.Embed lessons learned and continuous improvement into project delivery frameworks and governance processes.Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.Recognised project management certification (e.g.PMP or PRINCE2) required; continuous improvement qualifications (e.g.Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) highly desirable.Extensive experience in project or programme management, including significant time in complex, technically driven environments.Demonstrated expertise with enterprise systems, project controls, and scheduling tools.Proven track record of leading cross-functional, multi-site teams in matrixed organisations.Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders and building credibility with external customers.
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