Capgemini is recruiting Programme Office Analyst / Managers UK wide to work within the Programme Office (PMO) on major Capgemini engagements.
The Role
The key responsibilities of the job will involve the setting up and running of effective programme offices and their constituent processes, enabling the provision of support and information to programme management in the following areas;
- Project planning, control and estimating (use of Clarity & Open Workbench or similar tool) • Risk and Issue Management
- Status tracking and reporting
- Configuration and document management (use of TeamForge)
- Project financial management including month end processing (using EFFECT)
- Provision of standards and tools
- Sourcing of resources
- Maintaining engagement compliance with Capgemini internal standards
- Advice and consultancy on PMO procedures and leading practices
- Administrative support
- Contract management (desirable) However, programme offices cover a diverse range of activities, and candidates will need to demonstrate a flexible working approach. A willingness to work away from home when required is also essential.
Essential qualifications, experience, knowledge:
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- High level of numeracy and literacy
- Flexible about work content and location
- Good at working closely with client personnel to build relationships and instill trust
- Recent, demonstrable, experience and proficiency in some or all of the above areas
- Willingness to study for the ISEB professional qualifications in PPSO
- Confidence in dealing with managers and in the provision and presentation of complex and sensitive management information
- Confidence in dealing with client management including the provision and presentation of complex and sensitive information
- Ability to manage staff
Desirable qualifications, experience, knowledge:
- Ability to operate within a commercial environment
- Knowledge of application of formal project management methods (e.g. Prince 2)
- Knowledge of a recognised planning tool, such as Microsoft Project or Niku/Clarity
- Knowledge of project accounting techniques.
- Knowledge of Oracle financials, Business Objects.
