Programme Planning and PMO Manager

The Finance function has launched a Finance Transformation programme. The programme has recently commenced with a Discovery phase to aid the scoping and forward planning required to launch a full-scale transformation programme. The focus is on delivering business change through process, technology and data improvement across the function which is then supported in deployment by change management and communications.

The primary objective of this role is to setup and manage the PMO for the Discovery phase. This includes setting the standards for the PMO, setting the plans for workshops as well as tracking and documenting there outcomes. A core output for this role will be supporting the Programme Director in shaping and planning out the integrated future roadmap that is logically sequenced, identifying dependencies and resourcing constraints for the CFO and FLT review in October

·       Job Title – Programme Planning and PMO Manager

·       Location – BL9 8RR

·       Working rota – Monday-Friday

·       Working hours – 40

What You'll Be Doing: 

As a Programme Planning and PMO Manager, you'll be doing the following: 

• Development of the integrated programme plan that addresses resource constraints, is sequenced logically and takes account of the change load placed on the business
• Delivering a planning tool and relevant planning standards for project planning and managing an effective, high functioning PMO
• Ownership and management of the RAID log in an effective manner
• Establishes and co-ordinates programme governance routines and templates
• Reviews and gives input to project plans ensuring plans developed fit the rigour requirements of the programme

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to collaborate across teams, build consensus and alignment through to coordination, facilitation and the ability to influence different groups of stakeholders at all levels
• Development of the integrated programme plan that addresses resource constraints, is sequenced logically and takes account of the change load placed on the business
• Ability to influence to challenge opinions and compromise where appropriate
•  Relationship & stakeholder management skills inspire confidence and build trust, to become a trusted ally
• Energetic with a great deal of self-motivated drive, enthusiasm and initiative
•  A strong bias for delivery and ability to translate discussions and ideas into actions

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.