Head of PMO

Lorien; Manchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Head of PMO to transform their Change function and lead a high-performing PMO team. The role involves driving strategic delivery, governance, and continuous improvement within a growing Change Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated industries, strong leadership skills, and a passion for people development. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence strategy

Join a growing Change Team

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries, preferably financial services.
• Proven record of leading PMO teams in transformation projects.
• Expertise in both Agile and traditional PMO practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO services for strategic delivery.
• Drive governance and continuous improvement.
• Champion modern reporting standards.

Skills

Leadership in PMO

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualisation

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.

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