Manager - PMO (hybrid)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

   

  Belfast/ Derry – Londonderry/ Strabane

   

   

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

   

  The PMO Manager is accountable for resource management and delivery.

   

   

  With resource management, they confer with and advise direct reports on administrative policies and procedures, risks, issues, problem resolution, sourcing decisions, budget and priorities for employees and contractors/contingent works. This person will manage medium to large teams.

   

   

  For delivery, this individual plan, directs, designs, and executes technology-related activities and programs that are of a complex and critical nature. This person also assists in defining, implementing and prioritizing technology policies, procedures, and best practices, as well as supporting team and business results.

   

   

   

  People Management

   

   

  • Builds long-term relationships within team and amongst peers by creating an environment of safety and innovation
  • Champions open and honest communication, respects confidentiality and leads by example with integrity
  • Welcomes new idea and fosters an environment allowing people to learn from successes and failures
  • Collects staff performance data against desired outcomes and service level agreements
  • Executes HR-related processes and develops staff through coaching and mentoring and providing specific, timely, open, honest, and constructive performance feedback.

   

   

   

   

  General Management & Decision Making

   

   

  • Sets and executes team strategy, including objectives, plans and policies for area of responsibility so as to develop and deliver innovative solutions and systems in support of Enterprise goals.  Communicates strategy to the team so they understand their role in achieving the established goals.
  • Manages day to day work of employees by monitoring budgets, expenses and scope and facilitating project delivery and support for complex projects of critical importance.
  • Works closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.  Makes decisions that have an impact on quality or effectiveness of business activities beyond their immediate team. 
  • Initiates and implements continuous improvements in all areas of IT responsibility.  
  • Anticipates issues and develops preventive measures.
  • Analyzes long-term impact of new or anticipated strategies and contributes to Allstate business and functional strategy.

   

   

   

  Business Partner Management

   

   

  • Serve as a trusted advisor with direct reports, clients, service providers and peers to successfully deliver on business commitments. 
  • Partners with others in their organization to set and manage expectations; continually seeks opportunities to be a thought partner and increase internal business partner satisfaction and deepen relationships. 
  • Negotiates solutions for issues that may be complex or controversial.
  • Adapts communication approach for audiences at multiple internal and external levels

   

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
  • 5+ years people or technical leadership or equivalent experience leading a team or working in a team oriented collaborative environment with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • 3+ years of experience with Agile Transformation, including Waterfall, Agile, Kanban and SAFe frameworks

   

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

   

  • Third level IT/Engineering/Management Degree
  • Significant experience delivering using multi-methodologies eg. agile scrum/XP
  • PMP, CSP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, SPC certification or equivalent certifications
  • Strong technical acumen
  • Tenured experience with Version 1 Software
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present to executive level leadership
  • Has experience influencing and coaching others in a professional setting

   

   

   

  What we offer

   

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2WBwesy 

   

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 10th September 2021