EPMO Director

EPMO Director will support major Capex, Construction and IT programmes. Reporting to the CEO this is a great opportunity for a candidate used to overseeing multiple projects in multiple locations and support the change and growth agendas. We are looking for a candidate with experience of PMO roles in multi-site organisations. Finding the right person is a key part of the organisations growth plans and the package on offer will reflect that.

International organisation that is expanding in to new teritories and embarking on a major ERP upgrade accross 20+ locations.

The EPMO Director creates a throughline between strategy, execution, and impact measurement. You will provide strategic alignment for all assignments across the organisation, not just a single project at a time. The role will standardise how all projects, reporting, and data are managed, creating uniform records that all can use to inform their decision-making.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Create a common touch point for all project plans, communication, and resources- accurately schedule phases and tasks.
Find ways to eliminate or reduce possible project threats with accurate time lines, budget, and visual tools.
Properly allocate resources with enough margin for error that unexpected challenges don't throw off the entire project.
Make templates out of successful recurring projects, phases, and tasks so that they can be used to streamline planning in the future.
Create a single storage location for all project-related materials, including items such as on boarding forms, meeting minutes, and marketing assets.
Outline work-flows and processes all employees can use to work more efficiently.
Plan and develop scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives. Ensure new work aligns with company priorities and is appropriately resourced.
Coordinate with cross-functional team members for optimal ROI and ensure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
Conduct quarterly/annual planning sessions for programs, including goals, outcome metrics (KPIs), sequencing/dependencies, and time lines.
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors, as necessary.
Analyse, evaluate, manage, and overcome program risks, produce program reports, and dashboards for management and stakeholders.
Establish effective project communication plans and execute them.
Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
Enforce discipline with teams and hold them accountable for maintaining focus and executing the plan.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have experience in a similar EPMO role. You will have built high performing teams and have overseen multiple projects at once across a range of disciplines dealing with multiple stakeholders. You will be familiar with large Cap-Ex projects and IT programmes.

Six figure base salary and excellent package

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.