PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

• Define and implement standardised project management methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Ensure gated project lifecycle phases are in place for effective planning, execution, and closure.
• Provide training and mentoring to project/delivery managers and stakeholders on best practices.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

Weightmans’ IT team plays a pivotal role in the firm’s innovation strategy, enabling digital transformation across departments.
The PMO manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the IT Project Management Office, managing our project portfolio, and matrix managing project and workstream delivery leads to ensure an effective oversight and delivery of our IT portfolio.
This role involves designing and implementing the project management framework, developing and embedding a robust business case and prioritisation process, and overseeing portfolio management to ensure optimal resource and budget allocation and strategic alignment.
This position sits in the Strategic Planning and Governance practice alongside the architecture, testing, IT relationship management and IT vendor management practices. The role holder should demonstrate confidence and experience in establishing best practice frameworks and documentation, ensuring these are adopted by matrixed teams as well as day to day management of their specialism.
Key Duties and Responsibilities