Director Program Management Office

Understanding Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Understanding Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Director of Portfolio Management Office (PMO) to lead the technology portfolio, governance and strategic delivery function. Based in Stevenage, the role reports to the CTO and drives enterprise-wide transformation through robust governance and delivery excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee strategic programmes, align investment with business objectives and deliver measurable value, while building high-performing teams and engaging with

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience overseeing technology portfolios and PMO functions.
• Proven track record in governance, investment prioritisation and benefits realisation.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex technology programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with C-suite and executive teams.
• Good understanding of MSP, PRINCE2, MoP or APM qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PMO across Group IT.
• Drive technology strategy execution and enterprise-wide transformation programmes.
• Establish portfolio governance, investment prioritisation and financial controls.
• Oversee complex, business-critical technology projects and programmes.
• Manage portfolio budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Collaborate with CTO and senior leaders to influence strategic decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Technology portfolio mgmt

Governance

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Delivery methodologies (Agile & Waterf

Job description

We're Hiring – Director of Portfolio Management Office (PMO)

Location:Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary:Up to £155,000 + Bonus

I'm currently working with a leading organisation within the infrastructure and technology sector who are looking for an experiencedDirector of Portfolio Management Office (PMO)to lead their technology portfolio, governance and strategic delivery function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technology leader to work closely with the CTO, driving enterprise-wide transformation, improving delivery performance and ensuring strategic technology investments deliver measurable business value.

The Role:

As Director of PMO, you'll take ownership of the technology portfolio, leading strategic programmes, establishing effective governance frameworks and ensuring alignment between business objectives, investment and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Portfolio Management Office across Group IT.
• Drive technology strategy execution and enterprise-wide transformation programmes.
• Establish portfolio governance, investment prioritisation and financial controls.
• Oversee complex, business-critical technology projects and programmes.
• Manage portfolio budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Work closely with C-suite stakeholders to influence strategic decisions.
• Build and develop high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience operating at Director, Head of PMO or senior portfolio leadership level.
• Strong background in technology portfolio management, governance and transformation.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex technology programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, ideally working directly with CTOs and executive leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, investment planning and benefits realisation.
• Experience across Agile and traditional delivery methodologies.
• Qualifications such as MSP, PRINCE2, MoP or APM.
• Experience within infrastructure, utilities, engineering or similarly complex organisations would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Salary up to £155,000 + Bonus
• Direct exposure to the CTO and senior leadership team
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide technology strategy
• Lead business-critical transformation programmes
• Significant influence over technology investment and delivery

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery, helping shape the future of a large-scale technology function.

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