Description Are you an experienced project management officer looking for your next role in Portsmouth? CMS2, a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services has an exciting opportunity to join the project management office working on Major Projects.

Reporting to the Project Management Director, the Project Management Officer (PMO) is responsible for overseeing the governance of project delivery within a defence engineering environment. The role involves managing and administering the planning and execution of projects in alignment with the business project life cycle process. This includes the ongoing review and enhancement of company procedures, ensuring consistent governance practices. The PMO will provide expert support to Project Managers to ensure full compliance with all aspects of PLCP and project governance standards. Key Responsibilities A project officer

Improves the project planning and delivery process by collecting and maintaining data.

Governs & administers projects through business project life cycle processes.

Supports the creation and maintenance of project plans.

Co-ordinates resource allocations working with matrix managers.

Apply templates and guidelines to collect and maintain data consistently.

Mentoring and oversight of Project Management Office (PMO) team (where applicable). Other responsilities

Assist in the creation of over arching procedures for the governance of projects.

Expand and optimize project management tools including creation of meeting agendas, templates, check lists.

Create standards for such items as folder structures within project delivery / NPI team.

Assist development of visual management tools for Project / NPI delivery

Ongoing maintenance of procedures / processes and tools , providing governance support

Report creation and generation of project KPIs

Support Project Director and Project managers with administrative tasks General activities

Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.

Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential

Excellent communication skills, ability to gain buy in, steer reviews at various level of the organisation

Exceptional planning and organisational capabilities

Experience of reporting on resource / capacity planning in project matrix organisation

Working knowledge of project management processes (APM)

Strong administrative skills

Strong IT skills , specifically in the areas of MS Office

Microsoft project or similar project management schedule / planning tools

Desirable

Experience within a R&D, design development, engineering environment or manufacturing business

Smartsheet experience

Experience / knowledge of Kenetic (Epicor package) – Project based MRP system or similar systems

Knowledge of Deltek finance system

Worked on process / business improvement activities Role travel requirements The duties of this appointment relate to the UK but you may be required to travel when required by the Company. It is not envisaged that you shall be required to work outside the UK for more than one month.Other requirements

Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK

Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level.  This normally requires 5 years residence in the UK