If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

AWE are looking for a Portfolio Operations Manager (PMO) to join our team.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. 

 

Package: Starting from £62,440 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) 

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests.

Let us introduce the role

Reporting to the Enterprise Portfolio Manager Service Lead, you will provide leadership to the Portfolio Management Team, coordinating Portfolio Definition, Management and Governance activities to enable Portfolio optimisation and effective decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as part of the Enterprise Portfolio Management team to build and shape a Portfolio Management capability for AWE, supporting the business transformation efforts.Ensure the integration/interfaces between ePMO Services and supporting management offices.Supporting delivery of the Enterprise Portfolio Management services through the provision of subject matter expertise.The coaching and mentoring of junior members of their community.Build relationships and be able to work flexibility with a range of stakeholders across the business to embed awareness of the new process, more consistent ways of working and high-quality outputs.Defining and delivering continuous improvement activity for the discipline area on behalf of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Service Lead.Highlight dependencies, risks and issues within workstreams and collaborate with portfolio managers to ensure they are tracked for effective delivery.Ensure compliance to all P3M Governance processes.

Key Accountabilities:

Manage the team to deliver the core services for the Enterprise Portfolio Management team including change, portfolio definition, governance, assumptions and dependencies.Design, develop and embed the Enterprise Portfolio Management Key Performance Indicators (KPI)Monitor performance of the Enterprise Portfolio Management services to ensure they are carried out efficiently, coordinated and integrated.Ensure the application of appropriate procedures, processes and systems to ensure the quality and consistency of data supported by your team.Own the resourcing demand for the area and ensure adequate plans are in place to fill positions.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

Graduate level of qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.Project Management practitioner qualificationStrong change management skills, through robust engagement with people, connecting with empathy, and excellent communication.Strength in motivating others.Excellent skills in making sense of complexity.Able to demonstrate tenacity and resilience professionally when working in a pressurised and fast paced changing environment.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:  

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 

9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. 

 

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. 

 

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.

Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.