Job title: Portfolio Improvement & Assurance Principal, Service Improvement & R&C Programmes
Company: Hamilton City Council
Job description: Portfolio Improvement & Assurance Principal, Service Improvement & R&C Programmes
Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Permanent
Applications Close: 25 August
Support portfolios of work and contribute to optimising delivery of the Capital Portfolio. Be a change champion for HCC's P3M maturity journey. Lift the overall level of maturity of our capital delivery capability.
What does a day in this job look like?
In this role, you will partner with project and programme managers to lead, drive and support continuous improvement and assurance functions.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure all Portfolio, Programme and Project reporting accurately reflects status (budget, milestones and scope), risks and issues, to the appropriate governance levels.
- Identify remediation plans and work with Sponsors, Business Owners, Programme Managers and Portfolio Managers to implement until the status comes back to green (via ‘go to green plans’).
- Embed continuous improvement changes into the portfolio environment (following recognised change management models i.e. ADKAR etc).
- Support project and programme managers with the implementation of these planned continuous improvements via coaching and mentoring.
- Attend governance group meetings (ex officio) to support Sponsors and members through the provision of internal assurance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with senior leaders/managers, business owners, project professionals within the organisation to become a recognised internal champion for project, programme, and portfolio advice.
What’s in it for me?
You will be joining a cracking team who have created a supportive mahi tahi culture. You will play an integral part in transforming the way Council delivers projects.
Skills and experience we are seeking:
- Minimum of a Tertiary qualification or bachelor’s degree in management or engineering.
- 10+ years of project/programme management experience and/or ePMO/PMO establishment and management experience in large public or private sector organisations.
- 5+ years’ experience in leading through change and/or change management.
- The ability to translate technical knowledge and information into layman’s terms or business speak and vice versa.
- High level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
- Experience in large public or private sector organisations.
- Prince2, PMBOK, Management of Portfolios (MoP), Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or similar qualifications.
- Proven strong influencing and relationship skills.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be.
It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.
Expected salary:
Location: Hamilton
Job posting date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 02:26:11 GMT
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