AMS PSR

At Public Sector Resourcing we are looking to build our talent pools for up and coming opportunities. We are looking for a Head of Programme (PMO) for 12 Month contract based Hybrid – Remote & 40% in Aberdeen.

Please note that the position mentioned is not currently open for immediate hiring. We are currently assembling talent pools for prospective future vacancies. Should you wish to be included in this talent pool, we advise that you click the link to apply. Upon receipt of your application, we will update your information on our database and reach out to you in the event of a suitable opportunity.

As Head of Programme (PMO), your main responsibilities will be: 

• Develop a comprehensive plan for the setup of the ALB, jointly with the Sponsorship Team.
• Act as primary interface between the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and DESNZ on all programme matters.
• Manage PMO resources for individual work packages.
• Produce live reports and dashboards for programme progress transparency.
• Custodian of all necessary documents for the ALB setup, guiding the ELT and Board on input and approval.
• Establish process architecture using best practices for robust management of business activities and operations and advise on digital tool investments.

You’ll have:

• Demonstrable Programme / Project / PMO Management experience. 
• Suitable qualifications in relevant areas e.g. PRINCE2, Six-Sigma, LEAN, APM. 
• Exceptional report writing and presentational skills, highly capable communicating content in a range of media. 
• Strong communication skills including to senior executives / Boards. 
• An inclusive and open working style able to integrate into a forming team. 
• Able to work in the pace of a start-up environment and take the lead in establishing practice, process and culture. 
• Entrepreneurial and innovative in approach to embracing technology to simplify processes. 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.