DV Cleared PMO Consultant

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup is seeking a DV Cleared PMO Consultant in Cheltenham to join a high-profile government programme. The role is 3–4 days on-site per week, with an initial 12-month contract and strong extension potential. The rate ranges from £40 to £60 per hour depending on experience.

You will drive governance, controls, reporting, planning, financial management, and delivery assurance across large-scale projects, working with senior stakeholders to enable successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven PMO/Project Support Office background in complex programmes.
• Experience supporting governance, controls, and reporting cycles.
• Strong financial management experience including forecasting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid delivery methods.
• Experience managing RAID logs and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PMO services across complex programmes with governance and reporting.
• Establish and improve project governance frameworks and controls.
• Coordinate financial management activities including forecasting and cost tracking.
• Monitor RAID items and assist with risk and issue management.
• Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Support planning, resource management, and delivery tracking.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery against objectives.
• Facilitate governance forums and stakeholder meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO standards and processes.
• Mentor junior PMO professionals and share knowledge.

Skills

PMO experience

Financial management

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Planning & scheduling

Team mentorship

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: DV Cleared PMO Consultant
Location: Cheltenham (3-4 days per week onsite)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential
Rate: £40-£60 per hour (dependent on experience)
Security Clearance: Candidates must hold, or be willing and eligible to undergo, DV Clearance

Overview
We are seeking an experienced PMO Consultant to join a high-profile programme supporting critical government and national security initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex and fast-paced delivery environment, providing PMO expertise across large-scale programmes and projects. You will play a key role in driving governance, controls, reporting, planning, financial management, and delivery assurance to help ensure successful project outcomes.
Working closely with programme leadership, project teams, and senior stakeholders, you will help establish and maintain best-practice delivery frameworks while supporting effective decision-making through robust reporting, analysis, and insights.
This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes while developing your skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of PMO services across complex projects and programmes, ensuring consistency, governance, and delivery excellence.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve project governance frameworks, controls, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate and support programme financial management activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting cycles.
• Maintain and monitor programme risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and actions (RAID).
• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and management information to support informed decision-making.
• Support project planning, scheduling, resource management, and delivery tracking activities.
• Work collaboratively with programme managers, project managers, and senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery against objectives.
• Facilitate governance forums, programme reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PMO standards, processes, and delivery capabilities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Mentor and support junior PMO professionals, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience within a PMO, Project Support Office, Project Controls, or Programme Support environment.
• Experience supporting complex programmes and project delivery within structured PMO frameworks.
• Strong financial management experience, including forecasting, budget tracking, cost control, and reporting.
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
• Experience managing governance processes, reporting cycles, RAID logs, and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with project and reporting tools such as:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Primavera P6
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable

• PMO, Project Management, or Project Controls qualifications.
• Experience within Defence, Government, National Security, Aerospace, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of project controls disciplines including planning, scheduling, risk management, and assurance.
• Experience working within large-scale transformation or digital delivery programmes.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings more than just technical PMO experience. You'll be a proactive, solutions-focused professional who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys helping teams achieve successful outcomes.

You'll demonstrate

• A positive, adaptable, and professional approach.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• The ability to build credibility and trusted relationships quickly.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and client teams.
• A passion for continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• The ability to work effectively in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality outputs.
• A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to support and mentor others.