EMEA PMO Lead

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to support a global Life Sciences client, overseeing a large portfolio of capital projects in laboratory, pharmaceutical and R&D environments. You will drive governance, reporting and programme controls to ensure successful delivery.

Working with senior stakeholders, you will establish standard frameworks, align with global strategies, and oversee knowledge transfer, risk reporting and continuous improvement across projects with a focus on ESG integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

ESG awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management 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.