Project Manager / Resource Planning PMO

Project Manager / Resource Planning PMO London - Hybrid Contract £400 - £500 per day insideIR35

Financial Services organisation is looking for an experienced Resource Planning Project Manager / PMO to support workforce planning, recruitment, resource management and financial governance across a large-scale transformation programme. This is a highly analytical and coordination-focused role, working closely with Programme Leadership, HR, Recruitment, Finance and Hiring Managers to provide accurate workforce and financial insight.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain resource, recruitment, workforce and funding trackers.
• Monitor vacancies, hiring activity, onboarding and resource demand.
• Track budgets, resource costs, funding allocations and utilisation.
• Develop workforce forecasts, resource plans and management information.
• Produce executive dashboards, reports, presentations and governance packs.
• Coordinate with HR, Recruitment, Finance and senior stakeholders.
• Improve reporting, workforce management and governance processes.
• Use AI and automation tools to improve reporting, analysis and operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Background in PMO, Project Management, Workforce Planning, Resource Management, Finance or Programme Support.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with experience handling large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, formulas, dashboards and data analysis.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with experience producing executive-level reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and AI tools to improve productivity and automate processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a complex programme environment.

It would be highly desirable if you had experience in Banking / Financial Services / Technology working on large-scale transformation programmes, plus experience with reporting automation or AI-enabled productivity solutions.

Please apply for immediate interview!

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