Here in Technology, our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.
Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas and enthusiasm. They are always interested in learning new, innovative and exciting ways to aid our business colleagues and ultimately our customers’ experience.
Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, and we want you to be part of that.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
Everything you need to know
If you take pride in delivering to deadlines and have worked in a programme or project environment with Agile experience then this is the role for you.
Role
We are searching for a PMO Support to join our team within Technology on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role will directly contribute to the successful delivery of change, through effective and efficient PMO support and assurance across both traditional and agile methodologies.
Key Accountabilities
- Assure and coach in the application of approved Project Management standards and Agile best practice principles; agreeing action plans to improve maturity.
- Ownership of the Trains Cadence/Drumbeat, including ceremonies, STW specific requirements and reporting commitments.
- Engagement, active participation in and assurance of ceremonies and portfolio/programme reviews.
- Assist Programme and Delivery Teams in the execution of:
- Financial Control
- Reporting
- Risk, Issue and Action Management
- Benefits / Value Enablement
- Planning and Estimating
- Dependency Management
- Change Control / Backlog Refinement
- Play a key role in and co‑coordinate Project Kick Off and PI Planning events.
- Provide training and guidance in the use of STW Project Management & Agile Delivery Tools.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
We value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal measure. Success in this role requires:
- Previous experience in meeting deadlines within a programme or project environment, ideally within an Agile environment.
- Strong planning, organisation and coordination skills and an excellent communicator, with the ability to adapt your communication style to suit your audience.
- A ‘can do’ attitude that will challenge and influence Programme and Delivery Teams in adopting best practice standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of SAP, MS products, Jira and a range of planning tools, alongside project management principles, methods and techniques (Waterfall and Agile).
What’s In It For You
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
What’s Next
We can’t wait to hear from you. Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.
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