PMO Manager

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a PMO Manager to join our Project Management Excellence(PME)team in Atlanta, GA or any hub office in the U.S.

The candidate will be involved in assignments related to evaluating projects and organizational financial data across the company, data verification and user testing for financial report modifications. The candidate will also provide training on the processes, procedures and tools used for project delivery within AtkinsRéalis US.

Incumbent needs experience in the creation of advanced Excel-based table and graph preparation, evaluating project and organization financial metrics, and data manipulation/evaluation/presentation as a response to a financial question. Experience in Oracle-based dashboard and reporting system, Task Creation Tool, project forecasting, and financial key metrics is considered a plus.

The ideal candidate must be a fast learner and will be expected to learn company-specific Oracle systems and financial key metrics. The candidate must be proficient in using pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data organization within Excel.

Your role

• Establish and promote best practices for project management in compliance with AtkinsRéalis US project policies and procedures based on processes and guidelines from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• As a member of the Project Management Excellence team, advocate for project manager (PM) issues across the firm. Ensure PMs are familiar with company policies, procedures and required project management activities.
• Provide on-demand support on various project manager tools such as Stage Gate, Task Creation Tool (TCT), Forecasting Tool, Risk Register, PEPM and the Project Review Record.
• Assist project managers with project financial management
• Responsible for facilitating PM educational programs related to project delivery tools and processes:
• PM Principles training: create presentations, coordinate subject matter expert (SME) presentations. Facilitate and present content both in-person and virtually on topics such as risk management, cost estimating, and project forecasting, communication and resource management. Coordinate with the L&TD team to update the curriculum and track attendance.
• PM Champion train-the-trainer: create monthly slide deck presentations with script and present material to the PM Champions. Support PM Champions as they conduct sessions in their respective offices. Responsible for recording and posting the monthly presentation, track participant attendance and recruit new PM Champions as needed.
• Responsible for facilitating PM educational programs related to project delivery tools and processes:
• PM Principles training: create presentations, coordinate subject matter expert (SME) presentations. Facilitate and present content both in-person and virtually on topics such as risk management, cost estimating, and project forecasting, communication and resource management. Coordinate with the L&TD team to update the curriculum and track attendance.
• PM Champion train-the-trainer: create monthly slide deck presentations with script and present material to the PM Champions. Support PM Champions as they conduct sessions in their respective offices. Responsible for recording and posting the monthly presentation, track participant attendance and recruit new PM Champions as needed.
• Coordination with internal software developers on improvements/revisions to various PM-based tools including online project review application, PM/PD and organization dashboards and reports and the Deliver Work Hub - U.S. This involves creating mock-ups of new reports and testing revisions in the user acceptance testing (UAT) staging system.
• Create detailed user guides and job-aids for AtkinsRéalis US project delivery tools and processes. Review and edit reports and provide technical writing for help files for all financial and marketing reports within the internal dashboards and reporting system.
• Track team metrics and compile data in Power BI for monthly senior leadership reports.
• Maintain and update information on the AtkinsRéalis US Deliver Work Hub (SharePoint). Populate the Deliver Work Hub with relevant program and project management information, links, documents, and any other PM-related resources. Ensure content is updated and posted as needed and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure their content is up to date.
• Ensure corporate standards for PM performance are integrated within existing performance management processes and systems. Support the business unit organizations in developing specific goals and objectives to direct and measure PM performance.
• Facilitate the US PM Competency program. Request PMs and PDs complete the self-assessment evaluation. Assign a moderator to review the results. Prepare package for the PM accreditation board to review. Report results to the Global Project Management Network.
• Works closely with business unit operational leadership to ensure that PM practices, procedures, and protocols support operational needs, objectives, and strategies.
• Work with the finance and quality teams to support audit data and applying lessons learned.
• Provide on-call help desk support. Support includes troubleshooting, user education, dashboard & report assistance, and project finance support. May involve researching unique anomalies to determine the cause and resolve the issue.
• Work closely with internal software developers to create and enhance project performance dashboards and reports. Assist with trouble-shooting the company's reporting systems and participates in development of new reports and tools consistent with PM operational needs.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus seven years relevant experience with at least five years in a supervisory capacity with budget responsibility.
• Strong excel skills required (pivot tables, filters, formulas etc.)
• Good technical writing, analytical ability and computer skills.
• Candidate background in data analysis and key financial metrics a plus.
• Familiar with Oracle and/or CRM/Vision a plus
• Ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with people at all levels of the organization and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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