PMO Risk Manager
hace 3 días
New Malden
PMO Risk Manager Role Type: Permanent Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Location: Hybrid - New Malden (3x per week) Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As the PMO Risk Manager at Northrop Grumman you will be responsible for leading risk management in a portfolio of complex projects delivering technology solutions to UK Defence. In line with departmental procedures, you will develop, maintain and execute a robust risk management framework, enabling the adoption of risk management best practice across the department’s portfolio to ensure delivery of value to our customers. Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems. Responsibilities: • Develop, embed and manage an effective and robust risk management framework, • Working with Project and Programme Management colleagues to agree and assist with the management of programme, project and portfolio risks, ensuring a holistic risk management strategy is kept up to date, • Facilitation of regular risk workshops and reviews, conducting or facilitating Quantitative Cost & Schedule Analyses of individual projects and programmes, and assurance of the outputs, • Working with the PMO Manager as required to support development, roll out and embedding of risk management, financial, change, reporting, planning and other assurance or governance improvements, • Develop and maintain company procedures, processes and systems on project, programme and portfolio risk management in accordance with our risk framework, • Lead the rollout of risk best practice, ensuring staff are trained and providing ongoing coaching for staff as required, • Deliver regular monthly risk reporting and deliver efficiencies in the production of management information, including communicating the level of risk exposure at the portfolio level, • Facilitate risk workshops with projects and programmes and assist with the production of project and programme risk registers and risk management plans, • The PMO Risk Manager will work with Programme and Project Managers across the business unit, helping the identification of thematic risks, issues, cross dependencies and constraints across projects and producing updates on mitigation progress, • The PMO Risk Manager will support and assure the risk management process from project pre-initiation through to execution and closure, • Communicating effectively with a range of external and internal stakeholders at all levels and functions Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: • Significant, demonstrable experience in risk management, project assurance, reporting and analysis in defence or other regulated industry, • Awareness of commercial operations, and/or prime contract experience with, ideally in a SSRO QSC/CAAS reporting environment, • Strong excel skills, experience of using Power BI or similar and expert user of Risk Management / Analysis software (e.g. ARM, @Risk or similar)., • Advanced analytical skills and ability to cross reference risk, financial, schedule and resource data., • Substantial experience of generating risk management information, setting up and running risk reporting and conduct of risk assurance., • A strong disposition for professionally maintaining project-wide adherence and compliance to risk processes, and procedures, sometimes in the face of adversity., • Providing training and/or mentoring within a cohesive team environment., • Excellent communication (both written/verbal) and listening skills; an enthusiasm to volunteer and share opinions and views with internal and external stakeholders, and an ability to persuade others., • Professional qualifications in project management (e.g. P30, PMQ) and/or risk management (e.g. Management of Risk) and/or membership of a related professional organisation e.g. MAPM, ChPP, PMP., • Security level SC UK (UK eyes only – single UK Nationality) required or ability to gain. Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Why join us? • Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry., • A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters., • A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong., • Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.
