Head of PMO

Intec Select; England; Hybrid; GBP 119,925; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an Interim Head of PMO to provide crucial leadership and oversight for project management. The role involves ensuring effective governance, guiding senior stakeholders, and tracking portfolio delivery. Ideal candidates should have a proven background in PMO leadership, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate complex project environments. This contract role is hybrid with a focus on maintaining structure and pace in project execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of PMO or senior PMO leader in interim roles.
• Strong background in delivering portfolios, programmes, and projects.
• Experience in complex, multi-project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PMO function with consistent standards.
• Oversee delivery of the agreed portfolio plan.
• Provide clear and timely reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure effective resource planning across the portfolio.
• Support Programme and Project Managers with guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning and prioritisation

Resource management

PMO governance

Communication skills

Job description

Base pay range

Interim Head of PMO | £650 p/d Inside IR35 | London Hybrid

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of PMO to provide strong leadership and oversight of the programme and project management function. This role is focused on delivering the agreed portfolio and plan, ensuring effective governance, clear reporting, and consistent project execution across the organisation.

The successful candidate will bring stability, structure, and pace, supporting senior stakeholders to maintain momentum.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PMO function, ensuring consistent standards, controls, and governance across all programmes and projects
• Own and oversee delivery of the agreed portfolio plan, tracking progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Ensure effective resource planning and prioritisation across the portfolio
• Maintain and improve project management frameworks, tools, and processes where needed to support delivery
• Support Programme and Project Managers with guidance, challenge, and escalation where required
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation and decision-making
• Act as a key point of contact between delivery teams and senior stakeholders
• Ensure projects remain aligned to organisational priorities and available capacity
• Proven experience operating as a Head of PMO or senior PMO leader, ideally in an interim or contract capacity
• Strong background in portfolio, programme, and project delivery, with a focus on execution rather than transformation
• Demonstrable experience implementing and running effective PMO governance and reporting frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and resource management capability
• Experience working in complex, multi-project environments
• Clear, concise communication and reporting skills
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to provide stability and assurance

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media and Financial Services