Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Lead

Job overview

The Portfolio Management Office Lead provides senior leadership and oversight for the Trust’s portfolio of estates capital projects, from initial planning through construction, completion and operational handover.

The role leads a team, supports the Deputy Head and Head of Estates Capital Projects, and provides expert advice on portfolio governance, performance, finance, risk and project controls. The postholder ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Trust procedures, statutory requirements and industry best practice, while supporting the Trust’s strategic capital programme and maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and the public.

To apply for any of the exciting opportunities within this campaign, please email your application to our dedicated recruitment team at: When submitting your application, please: • state the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line
• attach a covering letter stating why you are applying
• attach your most recent and relevant CV
• Please refer to the individual opportunities page for application closing dates and any role-specific information.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder leads project governance, assurance, reporting, risk management and performance monitoring across the capital programme. Responsibilities include managing and developing staff, supporting projects valued from £5,000 to over £50 million, preparing business cases, monitoring budgets, forecasts and expenditure, and reporting progress to senior leaders and Trust committees.
• The role ensures projects meet quality, safety, compliance and sustainability requirements, supports procurement and tendering, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and develops effective systems, policies and procedures.
• The postholder also analyses portfolio performance, supports strategic estates planning, facilitates lessons learned and post-project reviews, and deputises for senior colleagues when required.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable professional knowledge acquired through; • a project/programming related degree, or • other equivalent qualification, or • significant health and/or construction related industry experience.
• Programme and/or project management qualification.
• Detailed demonstrable knowledge and experience in portfolio management, leadership, financial, and strategic planning.
• Minimum two years senior management experience in healthcare or similar capital project works delivery environment

Desirable criteria

• Management qualifications
• Membership of Professional Institution.

Skills/abilities

Essential criteria

• Financial analysis and management skills

Desirable criteria

• A knowledge of the NHS its structure and objectives and how they are applied within a trust / organisation;
• Project and programme management skills
• Knowledge and experience of the application and use of HR policies and procedures

Right to work

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We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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