Portfolio Management Office Lead

Unlock Your Potential as a Portfolio Management Office Lead at Babcock International

Are you a seasoned PMO professional looking to make a significant impact within a world-class defence organisation? Babcock International, a leader in defence and security, is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Lead to join their team in Bristol. This permanent, full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead strategic change across a critical UK Submarines portfolio.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

This role is truly out of the ordinary, placing you at the heart of a vital defence portfolio. You'll be instrumental in providing strategic oversight, implementing robust governance, and driving key change initiatives. If you thrive on complex challenges and have a passion for guiding major programmes towards success, this is your chance to shine.

Key Responsibilities and Advantages for Candidates:

• Strategic Leadership: You will establish and lead the Portfolio Office, owning the Portfolio PM Handbook and integrating programmes at a portfolio level. This offers a unique chance to influence strategic decision-making and gain visibility at the highest levels.
• Risk Management Excellence: Take ownership of strategic risks at the portfolio level, ensuring effective treatment plans are implemented. This is a critical aspect that highlights the importance and impact of your role.
• Driving Organisational Effectiveness: Spearhead strategic change initiatives, including driving organisational effectiveness. This means you'll be at the forefront of shaping how Babcock operates and evolves.
• Future-Ready Workforce: Develop capability plans and resource strategies to ensure a future-ready workforce. This forward-thinking responsibility allows you to contribute to long-term success and talent development.
• Exposure to a World-Class Defence Portfolio: Work within a significant and highly visible defence portfolio, providing invaluable experience and career-enhancing opportunities.

What to Bring:

Babcock is seeking candidates with proven experience in a PMO Lead role, project delivery, or project controls. A strong track record of leading change initiatives at a portfolio or senior level is essential. You should possess a deep understanding of project governance and controls, with hands-on implementation experience. Familiarity with cost, estimating, scheduling, and risk management disciplines is crucial. Furthermore, excellent leadership and team motivation skills, coupled with the ability to engage senior stakeholders effectively, are paramount.

Qualifications and Desirable Attributes:

• Essential: APM Project Management Qualification.
• Advantageous: Project controls-related qualifications, and familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Project, P6, and risk management systems.

Babcock values diversity and believes in providing opportunities to those with the required experience or a strong willingness to learn. Don't hesitate to apply if you meet the core requirements.

Career Development and Benefits:

Babcock is committed to supporting your professional growth. You can expect:

• Attractive Salary & Benefits: A competitive package including a generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, and an employee share scheme.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a Digital GP, annual health checks, nutritional consultations, and an employee assistance programme covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Professional Development: Payment of professional fees and excellent development opportunities to further your career.
• Flexibility & Recognition: Benefits like holiday trading, 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering, and a supportive approach to flexible working discussions.

Important Considerations:

• Security Clearance: This role requires the successful candidate to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance. Please be aware that eligibility may be affected by your nationality, place of birth, and residency history.
• Location: The position is based at Ashton House in Bristol, with a standard 37-hour working week.

This is an exceptional chance to advance your career within a respected defence organisation and contribute to a mission that matters. If you are ready to lead and innovate, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.