Senior Manager - Portfolio Management Office

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About The Role

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 Hours

Location: Head Office, Nottingham (hybrid working, 2-3 days a week onsite)

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As we evolve our ways of working to become a future focused, modern mutual we are investing in our Technology and Transformation teams to help us drive forward our ambitious and exciting plans. We are looking for more brilliant people to join our growing team and have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior Manager - Portfolio Management Office to join the Society!

You'll guide a talented team in shaping and executing our Technology and Transformation roadmap to align seamlessly with our organisational vision. You will be setting the course for transformative change; from ensuring top-notch quality in deliverables to navigating the change management framework, you'll play an essential role in driving impactful, well-resourced initiatives. You will be setting the course for transformative change!

You'll champion and embed best practice standards while driving continuous improvement and new ways of working at every opportunity. We welcome diverse perspectives and new thinking to help us build a stronger, more innovative, and modern Building Society.

Here's a taste of what you will be doing as a Senior Manager - PMO at Nottingham Building Society: -

• Oversee the selection, prioritisation, and scheduling of projects within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, and tools, and continuously improve PMO processes and practices.
• Support the continuous development of our Change Portfolio / PMO processes and drive opportunities to automate existing change management, governance processes and change reporting.
• Lead and mentor a team of planners and PMO analysts, fostering a collaborative environment.
• You will be responsible for the preparation and delivering of all reporting, including our Executive and Board Committees.
• Oversee the financial aspects of our pods, projects and programmes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee the allocation and utilisation of resources across projects and identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with projects and programmes.
• Working with our Resource Planning Analysts, manage the demand pipeline with effective resourcing strategies and engagement with business stakeholders.
• Help lead the team on Agile and SCRUM methodologies and promote the practices throughout the Society.
• Establish and enforce governance standards for project management within the organisation. Support Director of Transformation and Head of Delivery (CoE) in key change oversight and governance forums.
• Work with cross-functional teams and maintain effective communication with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate stakeholder engagement. Collaborate closely with wider teams support and training where required as well as challenge on programme and project artefacts.

About you: -

• Proven experience leading a PMO team with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Proficiency in PMO tools and methodologies, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Passion for strategic thinking, with experience in business analysis, strategy development, business case development and change management.
• Portfolio or Programme management certifications (e.g. Prince 2, PMP, Agile, MSPs, P30 or APMP)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successful stakeholder management, including working and presenting with senior stakeholders and executives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex data sets.

Reward & Benefits -

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, car allowance, 27 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days from January) plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme (buy up to 5 days per year) and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• Flexible and hybrid working to encourage a work life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work.
• A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers.
• A strong sustainability agenda - we're continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.
• We're passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you.
• Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.

Embracing Diversity Together: -

We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.

Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.

We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.

About Us

We are a mutual, which means we don't have shareholders. Instead, we're owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and - well, you. So, we're always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members.

Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At The Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.