EMEA PMO Lead

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to govern a diverse capital project portfolio across laboratory, pharmaceutical, and R&D settings. You will drive standardised practices, align with global strategies, and deliver governance, reporting, and controls for successful project delivery.

In this role you will establish a centralised PMO playbook, oversee stakeholder engagement, and ensure ESG principles are embedded across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience in PMO or project management within life sciences.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ESG principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Oversee and optimise a diverse capital project portfolio with alignment to strategic objectives and timely reporting on progress and risks.
• Digital Playbook Development: Create and maintain a centralised project management playbook with tools and templates for consistent execution.
• Quality and Compliance: Champion PM standards and transparent reporting frameworks across initiatives.
• Tendering Excellence: Standardise tendering processes to ensure compliant procurement with global governance.
• Seamless Handover: Establish protocols for knowledge transfer and project handover post-completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as liaison between the organisation and external partners, monitoring project performance for alignment.
• ESG Commitment: Drive ESG integration across projects to prioritise sustainability.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned to inform future initiatives.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

ESG awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

We're looking for an experienced PMO Lead to join our team supporting one of CBRE's key global Life Sciences clients. You'll play a vital role in ensuring a large portfolio of capital projects is delivered with strong governance, clear reporting and effective programme controls.

Working closely with senior client stakeholders and project teams, you'll provide the structure, insight and support that enables successful project delivery across laboratory, pharmaceutical and R&D environments.

Role Overview

In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic project execution. You'll establish frameworks that standardise practices, ensure alignment with global strategies, and create impactful change in the life sciences sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Oversee and optimise a diverse capital project portfolio, aligning initiatives with strategic objectives and ensuring timely reporting on progress and risks.
• Digital Playbook Development: Create and maintain a centralised project management playbook, equipping teams with the tools and templates necessary for consistent project execution.
• Quality and Compliance: Champion project management standards and deliver transparent reporting frameworks that enhance accountability and quality across all initiatives.
• Tendering Excellence: Streamline and standardise tendering processes to ensure efficient procurement and compliance with global governance.
• Seamless Handover: Establish structured protocols for knowledge transfer and project handover to ensure operations run smoothly post-completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between our organisation and external partners, fostering collaboration and monitoring project performance to ensure alignment.
• ESG Commitment: Drive the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across all projects, ensuring sustainability is a core focus.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture valuable lessons learned from projects to inform future initiatives and foster a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience in PMO or project management within the life sciences or related industries.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ESG principles is a plus.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.