PMO Manager

Description

• Ensure corporate standards for PM performance are integrated within existing performance management processes and systems. Support the business unit organizations in developing specific goals and objectives to direct and measure PM performance.
• Coordination with internal software developers on improvements/revisions to various PM-based tools including online project review application, PM/PD and organization dashboards and reports and the Deliver Work Hub – U.S. This involves creating mock-ups of new reports and testing revisions in the user acceptance testing (UAT) staging system.
• Track team metrics and compile data in Power BI for monthly senior leadership reports.
• Facilitate the US PM Competency program. Request PMs and PDs complete the self-assessment evaluation. Assign a moderator to review the results. Prepare package for the PM accreditation board to review. Report results to the Global Project Management Network.
• Establish and promote best practices for project management in compliance with AtkinsRéalis US project policies and procedures based on processes and guidelines from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• PM Principles training: create presentations, coordinate subject matter expert (SME) presentations. Facilitate and present content both in-person and virtually on topics such as risk management, cost estimating, and project forecasting, communication and resource management. Coordinate with the L&TD team to update the curriculum and track attendance.
• Provide on-call help desk support. Support includes troubleshooting, user education, dashboard & report assistance, and project finance support. May involve researching unique anomalies to determine the cause and resolve the issue.
• Work with the finance and quality teams to support audit data and applying lessons learned.
• Provide on-demand support on various project manager tools such as Stage Gate, Task Creation Tool (TCT), Forecasting Tool, Risk Register, PEPM and the Project Review Record.
• Work closely with internal software developers to create and enhance project performance dashboards and reports. Assist with trouble-shooting the company’s reporting systems and participates in development of new reports and tools consistent with PM operational needs.
• Create detailed user guides and job-aids for AtkinsRéalis US project delivery tools and processes. Review and edit reports and provide technical writing for help files for all financial and marketing reports within the internal dashboards and reporting system.
• PM Champion train-the-trainer: create monthly slide deck presentations with script and present material to the PM Champions. Support PM Champions as they conduct sessions in their respective offices. Responsible for recording and posting the monthly presentation, track participant attendance and recruit new PM Champions as needed.
• Maintain and update information on the AtkinsRéalis US Deliver Work Hub (SharePoint). Populate the Deliver Work Hub with relevant program and project management information, links, documents, and any other PM-related resources. Ensure content is updated and posted as needed and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure their content is up to date.
• Responsible for facilitating PM educational programs related to project delivery tools and processes:
• As a member of the Project Management Excellence team, advocate for project manager (PM) issues across the firm. Ensure PMs are familiar with company policies, procedures and required project management activities.
• Assist project managers with project financial management
• Works closely with business unit operational leadership to ensure that PM practices, procedures, and protocols support operational needs, objectives, and strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus seven years relevant experience with at least five years in a supervisory capacity with budget responsibility.
• Strong excel skills required (pivot tables, filters, formulas etc.)
• Good technical writing, analytical ability and computer skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with people at all levels of the organization and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Familiar with Oracle and/or CRM/Vision a plus
• Candidate background in data analysis and key financial metrics a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance