Your new companyNHS Trust that employs over 5000 staff and provides emergency patient care to over 7 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester.Your new roleThey are now seeking a PMO Manager on a 12 month FTC to work within the PMO Centre of Excellence Team, supporting the successful delivery of projects and programmes within the Trust Portfolio. You will be responsible for the provision of expert project management guidance, support, assurance and resource planning expertise. You will support the continuous improvement of the PMO, driving project management standards, capabilities and reducing risk across the Trust. This will also include line management responsibilities for a small team of project coordinators.What you'll need to succeed* Excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage with all levels of hierarchy.* Good verbal and written communication skills including report writing, presentations and system specifications.* Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel.* Ability to keep accurate and complete records consistent with best practice policies and procedures.* Ability to undertake complex audit/quality assurance procedures for board level. * In depth working knowledge of programme and project management, governance and assurance, risk management and benefit management. * Knowledge of current government policies regarding the NHS programme for change is desirable. * Leadership experience and significant line management experience.* Post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience.* Prince2 Practitioner, MSP or equivalent experience. What you'll get in returnYou can expect a basic salary in the region of £43,742 to £50,056 (depending on experience), along with a range of other benefits including pension, access to NHS discounts, up to 33 days annual leave and hybrid/flexible working (2 days in the office and 3 days a week working from home).What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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