Group PMO Lead

Bupa; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Group PMO Lead to oversee critical programmes that impact millions. This full-time role offers a flexible working environment, where you will drive project governance and support strategic initiatives while benefiting from a comprehensive package aimed at employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance

Global wellbeing days

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project or programme management (3+ years in a PMO leadership role).
• Experience in complex, global organizations.
• Strong background in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of group-level programmes.
• Define project management best practices across the Group.
• Track performance metrics and financials across a diverse portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 qualification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Group PMO Lead

Flexible on location – attending meetings in London a couple of times a month

Hybrid & flexible working options

Fixed Term Contract – 2 years

Competitive salary + benefits package

Full Time – 35 hours

Closing date for applications – Friday 11th July 2025

We make health happen!

At Bupa, we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and make a better world. We’re a global healthcare company with no shareholders, which means our customers come first in everything we do.

As ourGroup PMO Lead you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering this purpose. You’ll lead the Group-level Project Management Office, supporting strategic programmes that span our global operations. This is your chance to shape how we deliver change at scale and make a real difference to the health of millions.

This critical leadership role will also be responsible for driving efficiency and high standards in project governance, reporting and execution. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in project and programme management, financial tracking, stakeholder coordination, and enterprise-wide reporting. They will be adept at driving delivery through complex Group structures without direct control or management.

Key Responsibilities

As Group PMO Lead, you’ll be the driving force behind our most important projects. You’ll:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of group-level programmes aligned to Bupa’s strategic goals
• Define and embed project management best practices across the Group and support local market units to do the same
• Develop consistent reporting standards, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries
• Provide regular updates to senior leaders on project status, risks, and benefits
• Coordinate with PMOs across our global business to ensure alignment and integration
• Track performance metrics, financials, and resource usage across a diverse portfolio
• Support procurement processes and ensure compliance with internal policies
• Influence without authority – working closely with senior stakeholders to drive delivery

You’ll also be a key player inSavannah27, one of our most ambitious global initiatives, with regular oversight from the Board and BERC.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s confident, collaborative, and ready to lead from the front. You’ll need:

• Extensive experience in project or programme management, with at least 3 years in a PMO leadership role
• A recognised qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2 (or equivalent)
• Experience working in complex, matrixed, and global organisations
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Proficiency in tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, and Power BI
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence at all levels
• A passion for delivering measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Global wellbeing days
• Opportunities for career development and internal mobility

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Locations:

Angel Court, London