EPMO Mobilisation Lead

London or Manchester based – hybrid working model, 8 days per month in the officeThe Portfolio Management Office Lead will play a critical and high-profile role in the design, establishment and near-term operational success of the EPMO whilst permanent staff are recruited into role. This position involves a broad range of responsibilities, encompassing the design and mobilisation of EPMO services and capabilities including project management standards, methodologies, data management, PPM tooling and reporting.The position requires a highly experienced, knowledgeable and proactive individual with gravitas who can work effectively across numerous functions to ensure that the EPMO’s objectives are delivered. What will you be doing?• Manage the design, development and implementation of EPMO strategies and frameworks across the organisation.• Lead on the design, refinement and implementation of EPMO services and processes, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, documented and meet the highest standards.• Development of training and communication to launch and embed new EPMO services.• Collaborate with different departments to ensure the EPMO’s services are aligned with organisational needs and objectives.• Engage with key stakeholders to promote the value and benefits of the EPMO.• Upskill DCC staff and ensure effective and efficient handover of the new services to EPMO operational staff.• Facilitate the integration of new tools and technologies that enhance EPMO capabilities.What are we looking for?• Must have proven, significant design experience - designing and operating portfolio management offices in a complex organisational setting. This will necessitate having undertaken a similar role in a number of previous organisations.• Must have excellent senior management relationship development skills with the confidence to effectively challenge others where appropriate, whether that be Board, ExCo or Senior Leadership Team levels. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with stakeholders at all levels.• Must have proven Project / Programme Expertise – Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools and best practices.• Must have an analytical mindset, must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and be flexible and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.• Must have a Product Mindset – experience operating in a product-driven and outcome-based organisation.• Change Management – The ability to influence, shape and drive improvement initiatives in fast-paced and complex, ideally regulated, environments with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups.• Stakeholder Management – Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholder interactions, and resolve conflicting priorities if required.About the DCC:At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.Company benefits:The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.Join the DCC and discover the power of you.What to do nowChoose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact ##### Opportunity Statement:The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
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