Programme Management Officer (PMO) Lead - Finance Transformation

at  Janus Henderson

Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Create and/or maintain all the key programme management documentation with the assistance of and under the supervision of the Programme Manager:
• all key ARIAD programme logs
• the Programme delivery plan
• all Programme key decks to be presented to the main Programme governing bodies (Working Group; Core Programme Team; SteerCo meetings;.) as per a pre-defined schedule, and disseminate them to attendees
• Coordinate and consolidate key Programme Management Documentations (ARIAD logs, weekly progress reports, deliverables catalogue, etc.) between the workstream project managers and the Programme Manager
• Perform quality assurance of all regular Programme reports produced at different levels in terms of completeness and consistency across the Programme with the assistance of the Programme Manager
• Produce specific Programme MI for stakeholders, including customised progress dashboards as requested by the Programme Manager
• Maintain the Programme MS Teams channel throughout the delivery and make sure all key deliverables are stored there
• Create and maintain a schedule of all the core Programme meetings (Working Group; Core Programme Team; SteerCo meetings; update to the Business Management Forum; update to the Group Audit Committee)
• Manage and maintain all invites and room logistics of the main Programme governing bodies meetings, ensure recording of all these sessions, save recordings and transcripts of all these sessions and draft and circulate key minutes of all these sessions
• Provide some admin support to workstream project managers to track workstreams delivery and progress against the overall Programme delivery plan & milestones and assurance framework
• Support the adherence of the overall Programme to JHI Business Change & Transformation delivery and governance standards
• Support the logistics for any change request to be raised, new resource requests, etc.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Must have previous proven experience as a PMO Lead on 1-2 complex global Programmes with a global remit minimum, ideally on a Finance Transformation Programme
• Knowledge or operational experience with a Finance function ideally
• Background in financial services preferred, ideally asset management
• Able to work in a matrix management environment

Nice to have skills

• Very well organised, meticulous, excellent attention to details
• Ability to discuss and manage their own priorities with ongoing support from the Programme Manager
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Good problem-solving skills

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks

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