Head of PMO

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

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Head of PMO in Manchester to lead a high-performing PMO team transforming its Change function. The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across departments. This role offers a competitive salary of £85,000, a bonus of 10%, and opportunities to influence strategy in an evolving team.

Benefits

Company bonus

Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries, ideally financial services.
• Knowledge of Agile and traditional PMO practices.
• Strong communication and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO services for strategic delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and governance.
• Develop and mentor PMO analysts.

Skills

PMO leadership

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
• 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.