Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

The post is based in Revenue Scotland’s newly established Change Portfolio function, responsible for the implementation of New Devolved Taxes and other change initiatives across the organisation.

The PMO Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the PMO, working closely with the Programme Manager and the Deputy Programme Manager to ensure the appropriate governance and support mechanisms are in place to support the delivery of change.

The post holder will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to effectively manage the PMO function, ensuring appropriate support is provided across the Portfolio team.

The PMO Manager will have line management responsibilities for staff within the PMO team

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager to create, maintain and adapt where appropriate, effective governance arrangements and appropriate reporting and control mechanisms to support the delivery of change.
• Lead on the day to day management of the PMO using appropriate project and programme management methodologies, tools, and techniques to deliver outcomes.
• Create, manage, and maintain all required portfolio artefacts, including portfolio plan, RAID, progress reports, and dashboards, to support delivery and ensure that the PMO operates as the one source of truth for all relevant portfolio information.
• Support Project Teams across all areas of project delivery including planning, risk management and reporting to demonstrate progress, facilitate decision making, provide assurance and highlight areas of concern.
• Lead on the preparation and management required for: Programme Boards, Gateway Reviews, Digital Assurance reviews, audits carried out by Audit Scotland, Parliamentary appearances and information required relating to FOI requests, Parliamentary Questions, FMQs and internal assurance reviews.

• Lead engagement with stakeholders at all levels to build strong working relationships, defining, planning, and agreeing specifications for portfolio reporting and embedding PPM best practice across teams.

• Line management responsibility within the PMO.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

Qualifications

PMO Managers should have or be working towards a professional level qualification, such as APM’s PMQ or Axelos’ P3O qualifications.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive C1 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday the 16th June.

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact Jayne.riddell@revenue.scot

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