The PMO Senior Specialist is a valuable resource of the PMO team for the overall portfolio oversight and reporting. Portfolio oversight covers portfolio and project planning, mobilization, execution and control, reporting, implementation and closure. This also Includes governance and compliance to local and regional portfolio and project standards. The resource also functions as delegate and back -up resource of the Project Portfolio Lead.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the Budget Exercise, preparation of Book of Work, Planview Updates and Initiative Mobilization (Per Project)Oversee resource tracking, monitoring and reporting of all projects' resources in terms of new assignments, onboarding, roll-offs, transfer, resignations and new requestsWalkthrough of ODF, assist PO & PMs in drafting Business Case and Simplified Financials, conduct In-Good-Order reviewMonitor timely completion/submission (by PO/PM), facilitates follow-up, enAssist POs/PM in preparing for Finance, CPC and APC (if needed) approvalsSet up, administration, and maintenance (updates) of work item, financials, schedule & resource plan, outcome/benefits, risk/issuesCollect Monthly Status UpdatesProcess Billing & Invoices (timesheet charges validation, approvals & payment processing)Tracks Project Financials including plan, actuals & forecastAssist POs/PMs in preparing for Quarterly Checkpoint (CPC)Quarterly Benefits and KPI ReportingAssist/conduct Lessons Learned session and assist POs/PMs as part of project closureHow will you create impact?
The role will report to the Project Portfolio Manager.
What motivates you?
You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
What we are looking for
Minimum of 5 years experience working in IT Delivery or PMO
With Project Management knowledge and background
With Project Governance experience
With advanced knowledge and experience in using MS Office suite
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid