Project Management Officer | S2 | Risk | Milton Keynes Milton Keynes, England
Job description
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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The role of Project Management Officer (PMO) is a critical role in managing the portfolio of projects that are owned by the Risk function.
Reporting to the Head of Risk PMO, the individual will need to work closely with the change teams to support the oversight and delivery of each of the projects within the portfolio, as well as engagement with other teams across the bank to support delivery, e.g., CTO, Finance, Procurement.
The difference you’ll make.
Organising the Programme Management Office, including scheduling and facilitating governance meetings and ensuring central programme reporting is updated
Managing the project pipeline, including quality assuring business cases, and obtaining funding approvals via relevant forums
Working with the Risk Change & Data team to help challenge and develop overall strategy and operating model
Take responsibility for tracking and reporting project status against plan, and project spend against budget to various forums, and escalating any concerns
Embedding project management standards and tools, including Planview and Wave.
Taking part in team activities to better understand colleagues and to help build a stronger and more effective team
What you’ll bring.
Professional experience in Project Management with industry recognised Project Management Qualifications Prince2, APM, Agile
Budget management and reporting experience with good analytical and problem-solving skills
It would also be nice for you to have.
Working knowledge of Risk, including Credit, Market and Counterparty Credit Risks, with a focus on the systems, process and data requirements
Experience of working within UK banking segment
Strong interpersonal skills – persuades and influence others, using a range of approaches to achieve deliverables.
Good written and verbal communication, with the proven ability to communicate complex issues succinctly and accurately.
What else you need to know.
We want our people to thrive at work and home, and we recognise that many people benefit from flexible arrangements. We aim to offer different ways of working to ensure the best experience for you and for our customers. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and we’re happy to discuss specific requirements throughout the recruitment process.
This Permanent role is based in our new Unity Place Head Office in Milton Keynes where you will be expected to spend 40% of your time in this office.
Everyday Inclusion
At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.
How we’ll reward you.
As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.
£500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits.
Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer
27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: Bupa medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more
Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans
Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships
What to do next.
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.
If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at [email protected] or call 0870 414 9080.
