Finance PMO Lead

Arup; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm located in London seeks a Finance PMO Lead to spearhead project governance and delivery for its Finance Transformation Programme. The role involves setting strategic direction, leading a team of project managers, and overseeing complex finance initiatives. Ideal candidates have proven PMO leadership experience in international settings, with proficiency in finance systems and tools like MS Project and Power BI. Join a collaborative environment that rewards its members through competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Profit Share

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading PMOs globally.
• Expertise in finance systems and programme delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Finance PMO strategy and governance.
• Lead and develop a high-performance team.
• Oversee global finance projects aligned with strategy.

Skills

Leading PMOs in complex environments

End-to-end programme delivery

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

PM tools proficiency

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Why Arup?

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Unleash your creativity and take your skills to new heights while working on inspiring projects. At Arup, we believe in empowering our people to produce work that sets the bar for quality. Our passionate team shares our values, and that's why they love coming to work every day.

The Opportunity

Shape the future of finance at Arup...

We’re seeking a dynamic Finance PMO Lead to drive excellence in project governance and delivery across our global Finance Transformation Programme. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Group Head of Finance Programmes, where you’ll set the strategic direction for the Finance PMO and lead a high-performing team of project managers, business analysts, and technical experts. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global finance at Arup.

The Finance PMO Lead will apply their expertise in the following areas of work :

• Define and execute the Finance PMO strategy, frameworks, and governance.
• Lead and develop a specialist team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Oversee a portfolio of global finance projects, ensuring alignment with Arup’s five-year strategy.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver complex change initiatives on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best-in-class methodologies.

Is this role right for you?

We seek senior PMO leadership professionals with the following skills and expertise :

• Proven experience leading PMOs in complex, international environments.
• Expertise in end-to-end programme and project delivery, including finance systems.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI).

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

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