Senior Manager - Project Management Office (PMO)

1d1 day ago

RBC

London, GB · Full-time · £95,000 – £125,000

About this role

You will ensure EMEA/APAC projects are rigorously governed, delivered on time, and managed within budget, driving strategic outcomes across the region. Serving as the central information and delivery hub, you will streamline all change and project communications, ensuring transparency and alignment with global stakeholders.

This role thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where agility, collaboration, and decisive leadership are key to success. You will manage a local team of PMO analysts while actively contributing to team deliverables and fostering a high-performance culture.

Engage regularly with North American colleagues to ensure seamless alignment on cross-regional initiatives. Oversee the EMEA/APAC project budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, governance, and management of over $20M in spend and resources.

Provide temporary and consultancy resourcing services for the business unit, managing relationships with key vendors and delivering divisional headcount reporting to the COO. Champion innovative methods and implement best practices to enhance efficiency across projects.

Requirements

Proven experience in financial forecasting, CAPEX, and OPEX management.
Experience with PPM tools such as PlanView.
Ability to understand complex problems and communicate them effectively to both business and technical audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to C-suite executives.
Robust analytical skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team environment.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, showing self-awareness and respect for others.
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to the firm’s culture and operating model.
Formal qualifications in PMO/PM an advantage; Asset Management knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage a local team of PMO analysts while actively contributing to team deliverables and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Engage regularly with North American colleagues to ensure seamless alignment and execution of cross-regional initiatives.
Oversee the EMEA/APAC project budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, governance, and management of $20M+ in spend and resources.
Govern, support, and report on the GAM-wide project risk framework, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks.
Serve as the primary hub for all project and change-related information, supporting Regulatory, Board, Company, Division, and global stakeholders.
Provide temporary and consultancy resourcing services for the business unit, managing relationships with key vendors and delivering divisional headcount reporting to the COO.
Ensure all work is aligned with clear, measurable business benefits and includes a robust realization plan before proceeding.
Champion innovative methods and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across projects.