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PMO Lead/Project Manager Remote

Ingenta

Full Time Remote 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

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PMO Lead/Project Manager Job Advertisement

Ref: ING303
Location: UK/US Remote
Position Type: Permanent

Why are we Hiring?

Ingenta are looking to scale our project management capability, instil a culture of project
management and establish project management standards within the business. As such we are
looking for an experienced individual to join our team as a PMO Lead/Project Manager. The
responsibilities of the PMO Lead/Project Manager include establishing a framework for how
projects are managed at Ingenta, managing the day-to-day activities in the PMO, establishing
governance around PMO policies and processes, overseeing project management staff, and
collaborating with other department leaders to develop projects and programs.

The PMO Lead should expect to undertake several projects alongside their PMO duties.

The Successful Candidate will:

Develop and implement project standards, controls and governance – the Ingenta

Implementation Framework – standardise and professionalise how Ingenta manages
projects.

Ensure the successful delivery of all Ingenta Implementation projects to agreed

standards and targets.

Implementation of the PMO’s strategy, responsibilities, services and deliverables.
Prepare regular status reporting to all levels of the project organization, including

financial data, project budgets, risks and resource allocation.

Ensure that project information and documentation is securely stored on the agreed

systems, is easily accessible by users and is used.

Develop and implement a performance monitoring and management system as it

relates to Implementations and Projects at Ingenta.

Develop and produce a reporting system for project controls, including project

accounting/financials.

Chair the weekly Project Review with Senior stakeholders.
Continuously evaluate projects to ensure they are meeting agreed standards, adhering

to budgets, and meeting deadlines.

Line manage Project Managers.
Grow the team - scale Ingenta’s project management capability through hiring of

appropriate Project Management resources.

Provide training to project managers to ensure standards are always maintained.

Ingenta

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Delivery of individual projects:

Manage projects – internal and external – deliver to scope, timelines and deliverables

per contract.

Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner to achieve project objectives.
Prepare and manage a project budget based on scope of work and resource

requirements.

Track project costs to meet budget.
Track and report on time spent to senior stakeholders.
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
Chair client project meetings and internal progress meeting with various

teams/stakeholders.

Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders regarding

strategy, adjustments, and progress.

Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers (where necessary) by assigning tasks

and communicating expected deliverables.

Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project

execution.

Monitor progress to plan and contract, managing change appropriately.
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for a “generator of the news”, rather than a “reporter of the news”

…don’t just report on what’s happening – get out there and make it happen. Deliver.

Someone who can instill a culture of project management at Ingenta.
A proven history of planning, executing, controlling and closing projects, and the

ability to manage a project and its components simultaneously with minimal
supervision.

Experience of managing a PMO – developing documentation, processes and

procedures, reporting, and so on.

Experience of project management using a structured project methodology for

medium to large sized projects.

Strong skills in creating and maintaining project and programme plans, including risks,

actions, issues, dependencies.

Highly efficient in resource planning and tasks assignment.
Diplomatic ability to influence others at all levels of the business.
A Project Management Professional Certification.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday
Company pension scheme (5.25% company contribution, 4.75% employee

contribution)

Salary sacrifices schemes including childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme.
Modern offices, onsite parking

ingenta.com

If you are interested in this exciting role please forward your résumé and current salary
requirements to [email protected] quoting job reference ING303.

Ingenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

About Ingenta
Ingenta is a publicly listed and independent company with a 40-year history of creating
and providing reliable software products and services and over 30 years running rights
royalty management that can support any industry. Ingenta’s mission is to be a strategic
partner in providing functionally superior solutions that allow companies to operate
effectively and securely while being able to take advantage of technical advancements in
a controlled way. The company works with all sectors but specializes in the trade,
scholarly, academic, and educational areas.