PMO Manager

The PMO manager will play a crucial role in driving consistency, efficiency, and excellence in project management throughout IBHL, ultimately contributing to the delivery of strategic projects and programmes, and the wider change program.

As a senior role in the Tech team, and IBHL’s cross departmental Leadership Team, the purpose of the PMO Manager role is to take ownership of the delivery of IBHL’s projects and programs, and to ensure that these projects are delivered to best practice standards. The PMO manager will define and maintain these standards, including ways of working, project controls, prioritisation methods, reporting formats and change management processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a PMO framework for the planning and prioritisation of the various roadmaps, and the handling of complex interdependencies. The PMO Manager will also be expected to project manage some of the more complex or important initiatives on IBHL’s roadmap.

Main Responsabilities

• Establishing PMO: Develop and implement PMO's ways of working within IBHL, including standardised PM methodologies and templates.
•  Governance and oversight: Providing oversight for projects, and project managers, ensuring best practices are met, and projects run in accordance with expectations.
• Resource management: Allocating Project Managers across all projects in alignment with organizational availability, needs and goals.
• Project portfolio management: Overseeing IBHL’s wider program portfolio, creating a framework for prioritising projects, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Value Measurement: Creating standard metrics for measuring project value, used as a basis for IBHL to make meaningful prioritisations
• Risk management: Identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with projects and the overall project portfolio.
• Performance monitoring and reporting: Monitoring project performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), tracking progress against objectives, and providing regular status reports to stakeholders and the Executive Leadership Committee.
• Stakeholder management: Engaging and managing relationships with project stakeholders, including the executive and leadership teams and external partners.
• Continuous improvement: Always seeking opportunities for process improvement and implementing changes to enhance the effectiveness of OBHL project delivery.
• Training and development: Providing mentoring and coaching to project managers, across various departments, to build their capabilities, support their growth, and assist in complex projects.
• Change management: Supporting organizational change initiatives by facilitating communication, managing resistance, and positively communicating the value of change.
• Personal Development: Manage and own your professional development to achieve your work objectives and your career and personal goals. Monitor industry trends to identify upcoming challenges or opportunities for the business.

Working Conditions 

• Full-time, 34 hour working week, hybrid flexible working.
• Required to work additional hours as necessitated by the needs of the business.
• This role does require travel within and outside the UK and the job holder will be required to stay away from home

Job Qualification

About You

• Excellent diplomatic skills, and a clear communicator.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing people, managing difficult situations, and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative to specified deadlines.
• Experience in delivering Waterfall and Agile projects.
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills. 
• Committed to a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Package 

• 35 days holiday
• Attractive pension
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Product allowance and staff discount
• Flexible working
• Early finish on Friday

About International Beverage

International Beverage is a dynamic global drinks business. Established in 2006 as the international arm of ThaiBev, we specialise in developing distinctive, premium international brands for global growth, with a portfolio that is led by a range of high-quality, award-winning Scotch whiskies and includes some of the fastest growing and most prestigious beers, spirits and whiskies on the market today. These high-quality brands include Chang Beer, Mekhong, Old Pulteney, Balblair, Hankey Bannister blended whisky, Caorunn Gin, Cardrona Vodka, Whisky, Gin and Liqueurs, and Larsen Cognac.

Our highly skilled professionals work across specialist areas including blending and distilling to sales, marketing and other business partner supporting functions encapsulate the true spirit of our company. They live and breathe our company values of Find A Way; Join In; Be Open and Honest and Build our Brands. At the heart of our company is our purpose and passion to build brands that excite our customers and make us proud!

International Beverage takes great pride in being recognised as a Great Place to Work. We’re not just crafting exceptional beverages; we’re fostering a workplace where individuals can grow, innovate, and find fulfilment in their professional journey.

Why International Beverage

At International Beverage, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that goes beyond the ordinary. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing comprehensive support for personal and professional challenges. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and take advantage of our cycle-to-work scheme, encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute. We prioritise your health with a range of well-being initiatives and ensure our employees are valued through offering the Real Living Wage. At the heart of our corporate social responsibility, engage in meaningful charity and volunteering activities, contributing to the communities we serve. Become a brand ambassador through our exciting program, offering opportunities to travel and participate in exclusive events. Join us at International Beverage, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference, and our brand events exemplify why it's truly great to work with us.

We prioritise diversity, inclusion, and respect. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where differences are celebrated, and each individual feels heard and appreciated. We believe in keeping it simple: diversity is our strength, inclusion is our culture and, respect is our foundation.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact hc@interbevgroup.com