Programme Controls / PMO Consultant

The Role: This is a new role within the Programme, Project and Portfolio Management team. This Programme Controls / PMO Consultant role is responsible for supporting clients with the development and implementation of robust processes, procedures and tools to facilitate successful execution of projects, programmes, and portfolios. The role will also provide constructive challenge to delivery teams and undertake analysis and assurance to support clients decision making. Offering a hybrid working model and, project permitting, employees may work from home for up to two days per week. The Company: A leading specialist consultancy, transforming environments for clients in health and life sciences. You'll work in a supportive and inclusive work environment, with access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. They work in an agile and inclusive environment bringing their expertise to each project. You will be joining an ideas-driven culture that embraces new perspectives to solve complex problems. They are organisational members of Social Value UK, and are committed to achieving social and environmental progress, whilst ensuring the success of their organisation and the organisations they serve. Job Location: Central London (Monument) Head Count: 100+ Specialist Sectors: Healthcare & Life Sciences Responsibilities for the Programme Controls / PMO Consultant: * Drive transparency and visibility of progress and performance across all stages of the project and programme lifecycle * Analyse, understand and interpret project/programme performance data to constructively challenge and/or identify trends and areas for further investigation * Present and communicate project/programme performance data to non-technical stakeholders to support decision-making at all levels * Oversee programme controls and reporting systems – lead set up and ongoing development of internal and external progress reporting processes and tools, including Power BI where required * Develop, implement and manage control processes and tools e.g. change control, reporting, risk, schedule * Support continuous improvement through implementing improvements to internal processes related to portfolio, programme and project management * Support project and/or programme governance and assurance processes Requirements for the Programme Controls / PMO Consultant: * Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field * Experience in working in controls in complex programme/projects * Understanding of public sector programme and project delivery environments * Demonstrable experience of using programme reporting systems and tools including Power BI * Excellent communication and facilitation skills * Strong attention to detail and accuracy alongside excellent analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills * Achieved or working towards a recognised Programme Management qualification (e.g Risk management, IRM, MoR, Price2) or Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ,) The benefits included in this role are: * 27 days annual leave with the ability to buy up to 5 more days * 1 volunteering day per year * Professional annual subscription * Discounted private medical care * Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity provision * Flexible working available * Agile and hybrid working environment * Employer contributed private pension * Life assurance * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle to work scheme * Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme * Season ticket loan * Training and development opportunities