Global Logistics & Distribution Transformation PMO Lead

Intersurgical UK

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GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Matched pension contributions with len

Flexible working hours

Training and progression opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Generous company gym membership

Job summary

Intersurgical UK is seeking an exceptional PMO Lead to support the VP Global Logistics and Distribution Transformation Programme on a major, multi-year global transformation. The role will manage the day-to-day PMO, maintain plans and dashboards, and coordinate 20+ Project Managers across countries.

A highly visible position requiring proactive leadership, governance, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include reporting, stakeholder coordination, and collaboration with IT, Finance and

Qualifications

Significant PMO experience in an international environment.
Supports senior programme leaders and coordinates multiple projects.
Strong planning, reporting and administration capabilities.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
Desirable experience with logistics or healthcare/medical devices.

Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day programme office, maintaining plans, RAID, actions, dependencies and reporting.
Coordinate and challenge Project Managers, ensuring progress stays on track.
Manage day-to-day relationship with global recruitment partner (PM recruitment, onboarding, invoicing).
Coordinate across departments and local teams to keep projects moving.
Prepare dashboards, updates and materials for governance.
Organise meetings across time zones and ensure decisions and actions are followed.
Maintain programme tools and the programme AI agent.
Identify problems early and escalate where needed.
Continuously improve how the programme is planned, managed and reported.

Skills

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

Planning and organisation

Independent working

Communication skills

Office tools proficiency

Education

Degree in programme/project management (APM/PRINCE2/PM)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP environments

Project management platforms

AI tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Head Office (Wokingham UK)

Logistics

Full time

Permanent

We are looking for an exceptional Programme Management Office (PMO) Lead to work directly with the VP Global Logistics and Distribution Transformation Programme on a major, multi-year global Logistics & Distribution transformation.

This is a highly visible role at the heart of the programme, bringing structure, pace and control to a complex international portfolio and supporting 20+ interim Project Managers across multiple countries.

The role is central to maintaining a clear overview of programme activities, upcoming priorities, ownership and progress, ensuring that key actions are tracked and delivery stays on course.

Working directly with programme and Logistics and Distribution leadership, the Programme Management Office (PMO) Lead will have visibility across a major global transformation and play a key role in shaping how the programme is planned, governed and delivered.

We are looking for someone who naturally creates order from complexity, spots what others have missed and takes ownership to get things done.

What You'll Be Doing

Own the day-to-day programme office, maintaining plans, milestones, RAID, actions, dependencies and reporting
Coordinate and challenge Project Managers, ensuring progress and actions stay on track
Manage the day-to-day relationship with the global recruitment partner, covering PM recruitment, onboarding, extensions, invoicing, replacements and offboarding
Coordinate across departments (e.g. L&D, IT, Finance) and local teams to keep projects moving
Prepare dashboards, updates and materials for programme governance
Organise meetings across multiple time zones and make sure decisions and actions are followed through
Maintain programme management tools, information and the programme AI agent
Identify problems early, resolve what you can yourself and escalator what you can't
Continuously improve how the programme is planned, managed and reported

Essential Experience / Qualifications

Significant experience working within a Programme Management Office (PMO), programme management, project coordination or transformation, ideally in a complex international environment
Supporting senior programme or business leaders
Coordinating multiple projects, workstreams or geographically dispersed teams
Planning, organisation, reporting and programme administration
Working with external contractors, consultants, suppliers or recruitment partners
Managing actions, milestones, dependencies and project information
Working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups
Strong Microsoft Office capability, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint
Demonstrable ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision

Desirable Experience / Qualifications

A degree or equivalent level qualification in programme or project management (e.g. APM, PRINCE2 or PM)
Experience within a global transformation programme
Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution or Healthcare/Medical Device experience
Supporting 3PL, warehouse, or operational transformation projects
Working with interim / project-based resources
Power BI or other programme reporting tools
Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP environments
Project management platforms
AI tools to improve productivity, reporting or knowledge management

Key Skills

Highly organised, proactive, confident and able to work independently
Able to work effectively with senior stakeholders, challenge constructively when needed and taking ownership to keep the programme on track
Exceptional programme and management skills
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and follow-through
The confidence to be appropriately assertive
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong Excel, PowerPoint and programme-management systems capability
A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on getting things done
Proactive, confident and independent
Relationship builder
Multitask and prioritise workload to meet deadline while under pressure
Able to work independently as well as within a team
Collaborative, working effectively across multiple internal / external interrelated teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
Able to function in a highly regulatory environment with a focus on compliance
Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the business needs

Hours of Work

40 hours per week
09:00-17:30

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marital or civil partnership status; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to deliver exceptional results. We assess all applications based on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process.

Why Join Intersurgical

You will be joining a company where our people work together to meet our company goals. We have a strong family feel, a friendly working environment and extend a warm welcome to all new employees. We are looking for commitment, a strong work ethic and flexibility in all our people and reward those that demonstrate these qualities. Intersurgical is only as good as the people who work for us and we value all of our employees

Salary

Competitive

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