PMO Officer - REQ06899 - 492422

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PMO Officer – Full Time, 35 hours per week

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Join the North Lanarkshire Council's journey as we continue to enable and develop a digital-first approach to service delivery. Our goal is to empower our staff, communities, and businesses with cutting-edge technology, fostering a world that thrives on digital connectivity and inclusivity.

We’re on the hunt for an energetic, self-assured, and driven team member to enhance our Programme Management Office (PMO) within the Technology division of the Finance & Technology Service area. Reporting directly to the Business Support Manager, you’ll be the backbone of our programmes and projects, championing the adoption of best practices and innovative methodologies.

You will be the go-to for hands-on programme support, knowledge management, and a catalyst for process improvement. We value a can-do attitude, meticulous organization, and a knack for problem-solving.

You will have experience in programme/project support roles, underpinned by a robust understanding of project management fundamentals. Your knowledge will span across various methods, techniques, and tools essential for the management and documentation of our programmes, ensuring the realisation of our strategic objectives.

Communication is key in this role. You’ll forge robust partnerships, deliver crystal-clear updates, and engage with governance boards through regular reports and presentations. Your communication skills, both verbal and written, will be exceptional, complemented by proficiency in MS Office suite.

We expect a commitment to ongoing professional growth, evidenced by a degree/SVQ4/HND or equivalent in a relevant field, coupled with a familiarity with IT and project management best practices (e.g., PPSO, Prince 2, ITIL, Management of Risk/Benefits, Change Management).

As part of our dynamic and adaptable team, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work model, which blends homeworking with time spent at our Civic Square offices in Motherwell.

Embark on this exciting opportunity to shape the digital landscape of one of Scotland’s premier local authorities.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you.  We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family.  This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefitsavailable to you,find out more at work well NL.We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip.  You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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