Job Description

Our philosophy is to understand our customers’ business first before we get to the technology.

This approach leads to clever software; streamlining old processes, saving money and delivering positive change.

Our technology has helped the NHS screen millions of babies for hearing loss, ensures hundreds of housing providers are managing their homes efficiently and helps officers in over a dozen different police forces to make better decisions at the frontline.

Based in the UK but working around the world, our 2,000 employees help improve the services that matter most.

We are now part of the NEC corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people worldwide – this brings in new opportunities without limits for growth and innovation.

Opening with NEC SWS for PMO Officer

NEC Software Solutions support their customers to better engage with the public in the delivery of effective and responsive public safety services. A fully integrated portfolio of software solutions and services are centered around –

• Control Room Solutions
• Operational Policing
• Evidence and Insights
• Professional & Managed Services

The PMO Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the PMO Lead within the public safety business. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are aligned to the plan including resource forecasting and tracking billing milestones. The PMO Officer will collaborate with various stakeholders, monitor project performance, and implement best practices in project management as lead by the PMO Lead.

Job activity & responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of public safety projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with regulations.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain project documentation, status reports, and performance metrics to provide insights into project health and progress.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and government entities, to gather requirements and ensure project alignment.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Best Practices: Promote and implement project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the PMO.
• Training & Support Provide training and support to project managers and teams on project management processes and tools.
• Budget Management Assist in budget tracking and resource allocation to ensure projects stay within financial constraints.

Skills & Experience:

• Good experience of key stakeholder management.
• Good leadership skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of Project Management Office delivery.
• Ability to resolve issues.
• Ability to manage a team, as well as operating autonomously.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• A high standard of written communication
• Complete all activities within set deadlines and report appropriately any difficulties to achieve delivery milestones.

NEC Key core Competencies for the role:

• Team Working: Cooperating with and respecting colleagues to exceed the sum of individual efforts.
• Customer Service: Creating the best possible experience for NEC clients and their customers.
• Communication: The ability to listen, express and articulate information effectively.
• Performance Management: Delivery of business objectives through effective setting of personal and team goals.
• Results Focused: Getting the job done in an efficient way through effective time, task and financial management.
• Innovation & ContinuousImprovement: Constantly seeking to improve the way the business is done through analysis, creativity, problem solving and change initiatives.

Qualifications

Any graduate

Additional Information

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