Mobilisation PMO
Better places, thriving communities. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Mobilisation and Transition PMO to oversee the setup and handover of new projects and contracts.
This role is essential for ensuring successful project initiation, minimising disruption, and maximising efficiency from the start. The candidate should have strong project management skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in delivering mobilisations in complex environments in an organised and detail-oriented manner
- Proactive and results driven.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Responsibilities:
- Mobilisation Planning and Execution
- Lead the mobilisation, re-mobilisation, and de-mobilisation of contracts
- Develop comprehensive plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk register, and communication strategies.
- Ensure that the dedicated SharePoint is set up and all Workstreams have access and utilise the SharePoint
- Lead the execution of activities, ensuring adherence to project plans and deadlines.
- Chair weekly meetings/calls with the operations team and clients, providing progress updates
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all necessary resources and infrastructure are in place.
- Support the deployment of procurement and setup of equipment, systems, and facilities.
- Track any recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff.
- Ensure the Cutover and Dispersal plan is populated and available for Contract go Live
- Identify and assess potential risks and issues associated with mobilisation and transition activities.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimise risks and resolve issues.
- Maintain a risk register and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Develop and implement transition plans to facilitate the seamless handover of projects from the Transition phase to operational teams.
- Ensure effective knowledge transfer and documentation.
- Monitor and evaluate the transition process, identifying and addressing any issues or risks.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with operational teams to ensure a successful handover.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all mobilisation and transition-related matters.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and operational teams.
- Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on the progress of mobilisation and transition activities.
- Manage client expectations throughout the Mobilisation and Transition process.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of mobilisation and transition activities.
- Document and share lessons learned from previous mobilisations and transitions.
- Contribute to the development of mobilisation and transition methodologies and tools.
- Proven experience in mobilisation and transition management, preferably in Facilities Management
- Strong project management skills, including experience in developing and managing project plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in risk management and issue resolution.
- Relevant Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
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