Specialist - PMO

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed. The PMO role will support governance, planning, and delivery oversight for strategic programs within VCC. The position ensures alignment with organizational objectives, manages project standards, and facilitates smooth execution across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Establish & lead Governance & Reporting framework for VCC Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, templates, and processes. Track program milestones, risks, and dependencies; provide regular status updates to leadership. Planning & Coordination Support demand intake and resource planning for initiatives various engagements Facilitate SteerCo and governance meetings; prepare decks and progress reports. Quality Assurance Monitor adherence to PMO standards and compliance requirements. Support audits and reviews for program documentation and delivery metrics. Support Change Management and Communication for all builds & engagements. Required Skills & Experience Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Proficiency in MS Project, PowerPoint, and reporting tools. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience in mid-size GCC transformation programs or PMO environments. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global setting. Certifications in Project management will be an advantage Key attributes Attention to detail Mindset to always follow Risk & Compliance standards Proactive attitude & Highly organized Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.