PMO Manager
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About the role...
Due to the continued explosive growth of Cooper Parry, we are building out our Platforms Team - focused on identifying and leveraging best of breed platforms and automation to further enhance the experience of our clients and teams.
To aid us in this vision, we are looking for a PMO Manager to lead on the implementation, ongoing management and optimisation of our workflow management tool, ensuring its successful deployment and integration into business-as-usual (BAU) operations and across the business.
You will be the primary contact, working with teams across the business to align with wider business objectives. So you can expect to get stuck into (but not limited to):
- Lead the implementation process, including configuration, testing and training
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors for smooth deployment
- Establish training programs and user support structures
- Monitor tool performance and user adoption, identifying improvement opportunities and where additional automation could be utilised
- Implement governance frameworks and best practices
- Drive process improvements based on data insights and user feedback
- Communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership
- Develop reporting frameworks to measure tool effectiveness and compliance
About you...
At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.
In addition to those core values, as a PMO Manager, you will have;
- Experience in project management and workflow tool implementation
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in continuous improvement and process optimization
If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, apply now! Bring your expertise and help us continue to push the boundaries of accountancy and professional services.
About us...
We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.
Checkout our achievements:
- Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
- Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
- Achieved 6 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience
What's in it for you?
Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.
That's why we offer things like:
- A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
- A generous holiday entitlement
- An enhanced parental leave policy
- No dress code - just "wear something!"
- A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
- Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
- Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.
A note for Recruitment Agencies...
Agencies, we love you, but unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you're interested in working with us, please message careers@cooperparry.com. If we have anything we need additional support with, we'll reach out to you.
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