PMO Performance Lead
GB
About the role
The most ambitious upgrade to the UK's electricity grid in generations is under way.
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure delivers major strategic UK electricity transmission projects, focused on connecting more clean, low-carbon power to England and Wales.
That's why we're looking for two PMO Performance Leads to support the successful delivery of our Onshore portfolio, embedded within each Construction project.
This role is centred on building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, utilising exceptional communication and influencing skills to drive project performance and strategic discussions. The PMO Performance Lead is a dynamic and customer-focussed position, requiring someone with extensive experience in stakeholder management and engagement. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of data analytics and performance metrics, leveraging insights to inform decision making and enhance project outcomes.
In these roles you can enjoy our hybrid working from office/site and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to sites in either Yorkshire or Suffolk 2-3 days per week.
Find out more about our projects to improve the transfer of clean energy across the country:
Key accountabilities
Governance & oversight: Ensuring compliance to client PMO standards, methodologies and best practice.
Project Management Office activities: Acting as the main point of contact for PMO coordination activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and resource availability.
Performance monitoring: Tracking project performance metrics and ensuring the right discussions are taking place to drive performance.
Stakeholder engagement: Communicating with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations and ensuring involvement throughout the project lifecycle
PMO improvement initiatives: Continuing to work closely with the Performance Reporting & Data team to deliver and embed improvement and transformation initiatives across the Onshore portfolio.
About you
- Exceptional ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at various levels, advocating for data-driven decisions and securing buy-in for projects and initiatives.
- Strong skills in engaging with diverse stakeholders, understanding their needs and expectations, and effectively addressing concerns to foster positive working relationships.
- Exceptional organisational abilities, capable of managing multiple projects and tasks efficiently while ensuring timely delivery of projects and activities.
- Experience in working collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to a positive team culture and supporting colleagues in achieving their goals.
- Solid understanding of data management principles and performance metrics, with the ability to leverage technical knowledge to inform decision-making and support team activities.
- Strong understanding of Power BI front end and its functionalities.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £55,000 – £60,000 – dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
About us
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.
Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.
More information
This role closes on 27 June 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews to be held week commencing 21 and 28 July in person at our Birmingham office.
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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