Change Assurance and Performance PMO Manager - 12 month FTC

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Change Assurance and Performance PMO Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves monitoring change delivery, supporting decision-making, and ensuring quality across project outcomes, with flexible working arrangements offered. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, PMO experience, and great communication abilities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Paid volunteering days

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing programs

Performance-related bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Change delivery or PMO roles within transformation environments.
• Proficient in Excel and tools like JIRA, Confluence, and PowerBI.
• Preferred experience in banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the creation of performance metrics and lead data analysis.
• Design governance approaches and complete assurance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement across change delivery functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Tools

Excel

JIRA

Confluence

PowerBI

Job description

Change Assurance and Performance PMO Manager - 12 month FTC, London (City of London)

Client: Nationwide Building Society

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description

We are looking for a PMO Manager to join the Virgin Money Integration Programme, working within one or more of the workstreams supporting the delivery teams.

As a PMO Manager, you’ll monitor and analyze investment-funded change delivery, track funded outcomes and milestones, and undertake quality assurance reviews using tools and in-depth knowledge to make insightful recommendations that may impact project health or effectiveness.

You will be an active member of the PMO Practice, which drives consistency and improvement across all PMO services at Nationwide, supporting personal development and networking among PMO colleagues.

We offer flexible working arrangements, with working hours between 30 and 35 hours per week, and a hybrid work model combining office and remote work. The role is primarily based at our offices in Swindon, London, Bournemouth, or Northampton, with some travel to other locations as needed.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Internal applicants from other locations may be considered, with further details provided by the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the creation and maturation of performance metrics, providing analytical insights to identify dependencies, risks, and resolution pathways.
• Lead data analysis and turn insights into management information for stakeholders, supporting decision-making and prioritization.
• Design and implement governance approaches, complete assurance reviews, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across change delivery functions at Nationwide.

About You

• Experience in Change delivery or PMO roles within transformation environments, especially in digital or technical spaces.
• Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel, and experienced with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and PowerBI.
• Knowledge of risk management and control standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience in banking or financial services is preferred.

Our Customer First Behaviors

• Feel what customers feel
• Say it straight
• Push for better
• Get it done

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits through salary sacrifice schemes
• Wellbeing programs
• Performance-related bonuses
• Training and development opportunities

We are committed to fairer, more rewarding banking that puts customers first. If you’re inspired by this mission and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.