We are looking for PMO with strong Resource Planning capabilities to support the project management function. This role will be responsible for workforce planning by allocating people to projects and advising on staff availability. The successful candidate will ensure the right people with the right skills and availability are deployed to the right projects and in doing so facilitate the efficient deployment of resources. The role offers hybrid working both from the office and home.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clear understanding of all live and pipeline projects.
- Allocate the most appropriate and available people to projects based on the schedule of activities and role requirements.
- Maintain an accurate forecast of demand across the organisation.
- Track resource utilisation and availability, engaging with project managers and delivery teams to minimise project slippage.
- Identify dependencies within projects and highlight areas of concern.
- Broker discussions across the business to resolve conflicting demands, taking account of project critical paths and priorities.
- Track project plans to identify and help resolve resourcing conflicts.
Skills:
- Experience of working within a similar position
- Proven ability to translate project plans
- Knowledge of project methodologies.