Project Management Officer

Job Title: Operations PMO

Duration: 6 months, extensions likely

Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)

Salary: Competitive

Role Overview

As the Operations PMO, you will be a strategic partner, supporting a wide range of operational, financial, and business management activities. Your role will be crucial in coordinating senior leadership routines, financial management, headcount reporting, and operational analytics. You will work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and various leadership teams to ensure transparency and effective decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and communicate business analytics to identify strategic improvement opportunities.
• Conduct detailed data analysis to highlight trends and operational inefficiencies.
• Build reporting dashboards and analytical models for informed decision‑making.

Operational Excellence & Process optimisation

• Identify and implement process optimisation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support strategic initiatives, operational reviews, and project execution for senior executives.
• Drive adoption of new tools and best practises for modernising operations.

Leadership Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate GMO’s strategic priorities to ensure clarity and engagement across the organisation.
• Prepare high‑quality presentations and executive materials for leadership meetings.
• Act as a central coordinator for management reporting cycles and cross‑team communication.

Risk & Compliance

• Collaborate with control partners to ensure adherence to risk policies and governance frameworks.
• Support risk identification and mitigation planning efforts.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in business management, operational strategy, or analytics within financial services.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, particularly for senior leadership audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate a complex business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools and AI-enabled analytics technologies.

Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy.

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