Associate Director of PMO

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of PMO to drive impactful change across diverse sectors including Rail and Energy. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing PMOs, and providing strategic guidance. Join a culture that values innovation and offers significant career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Top-tier training opportunities

Inclusive culture

Career advancement

Qualifications

• Strong experience in delivering transformational PMOs.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Skilled in evaluating PMO maturity and capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive positive change within client PMOs through influence.
• Contribute across various programmes with a global team.
• Design and implement PMOs covering people, processes, and systems.

Skills

Programme Lifecycle Expertise

People Leadership

PMO Maturity Assessments

PMO Setup

Strategic Advisory

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Thinking

Proactive Attitude

Change Leadership

Relationship Building

Technical Authority

Education

APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP

MoP

MSP

PRINCE2

P3O

PROSCI

Lean

Six Sigma

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Associate Director of PMO, north east england, england

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north east england, england, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job summary

Our client is a major PMO/Project Management consultancy with extensive ties to major clients within Rail, Highways, Energy, Defence, Water & Infrastructure sectors.

Key skills required for this role

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Your Purpose:

Are you energized by fast-paced environments? Are you ready to make a real impact? If so, keep reading!

We are seeking an Associate Director to join our team—someone passionate about driving positive change within client PMOs through influence and delivery. This role spans multiple industry sectors and involves working on some of the UK's most high-profile and complex programmes. You will thrive working in multi-disciplinary teams across diverse client environments, each with its own unique challenges.

You will have the opportunity to contribute across various programmes, supported by an experienced global team, while shaping your own professional development journey.

What You Can Bring:

• Programme Lifecycle Expertise: Strong experience across the full programme lifecycle, particularly in establishing and delivering within major transformational PMOs.
• People Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMO Maturity Assessments: Skilled in conducting assurance and evaluating PMO maturity and capability.
• PMO Setup: Capable of designing, developing, and implementing PMOs—covering people, processes, and systems.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide strategic guidance on PMO transformations, including organizational design, project structuring, performance improvement, and more.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to adapt messaging and lead workshops across in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy in managing and interpreting large volumes of information.
• Proactive Attitude: Self-motivated and adaptable, delivering high-quality solutions in complex and dynamic environments.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading or supporting change initiatives with measurable outcomes in uncertain settings.
• Relationship Building: Skilled in cultivating strong relationships with both clients and team members.
• Technical Authority: Recognized expert in managing successful PMOs for complex infrastructure programmes.
• Professional Credentials: Holds relevant certifications such as APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP, MoP, MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, PROSCI, Lean, Six Sigma.

Why Join Us?

Looking for a place where you can help shape a better future? Here, digital innovation drives meaningful outcomes for people and the planet. With a wide range of exciting projects and plenty of room for career advancement, this is a space where your ideas matter.

Expect real responsibility, top-tier training opportunities, flexible working, and a culture that values inclusion, diversity, health, and wellbeing.

Be part of a Project & Programme Services team that works on some of the most high-profile construction projects—from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll benefit from international expertise and local innovation, all while contributing to a Net Zero Carbon future and urban regeneration across the UK.

Security Clearance:

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level. If relevant, this will be discussed during your interview. The vetting process is managed by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for five or more years. Please avoid including any details of existing or previous security clearances in your application or CV.

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