Head of PMO

Lorien; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the Manchester area seeks a Head of PMO to lead a high-performing team, driving the transition from Waterfall to Agile methodologies. This role involves strategic delivery, continuous improvement, and mentoring analysts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulated industries and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £85,000, a bonus of approximately 10%, and opportunities to influence strategy.

Benefits

Company bonus

Share Scheme

Transformational opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading PMO in regulated industries, especially financial services.
• Deep understanding of Agile and traditional PMO practices.
• Strong capability in tooling and reporting automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO services and support strategic delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and governance.
• Mentor PMO analysts and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in PMO

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Data visualisation

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Head of PMO - Manchester Area - £85,000

The Company:

Lorien Global are working with a business who are transforming its Change function, and we're looking for a Head of PMO help shape the future. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing PMO team within our newly formed Change Team, supporting the transition from Waterfall to Agile ways of working.

What you'll do:

• Lead PMO services, supporting cross-tribe initiatives and strategic delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, governance, and data-led decision-making.
• Champion modern tooling and reporting standards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Develop and mentor PMO analysts embedded across delivery teams.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Product, Finance, Governance, and Change.

What we're looking for:

• A respected PMO leader with experience in regulated industries (e.g., financial services).
• Deep knowledge of Agile and traditional PMO practices.
• Passion for people development and strategic workforce planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with tooling, reporting automation, and data visualisation.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to transform process and influence strategy
• Join a growing and evolving Change Team
• Salary £85,000
• Company bonus c10%
• Share Scheme and more

Interviews will be taking place over the coming weeks, submit your CV to be considered or reach out for further information.