Head of PMO

Lorien; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global Insurance broker is seeking a Head of PMO for a hybrid working contract role in the City of London. This position requires deep knowledge of project management practices, experience in scaling PMO functions, and strong leadership skills. The selected candidate will define PMO strategies, oversee portfolio lifecycles, and provide executive-level insights. Candidates with relevant certifications and a proven ability to influence senior leadership are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio management practices.
• Experience implementing and scaling PMO functions.
• Strong influence and relationship-building skills at exec and senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement PMO strategy and establish prioritisation frameworks.
• Provide leadership to PMO staff and ensure data-driven portfolio insights.
• Communicate complex portfolio insights clearly to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management practices

PMO functions scaling

Agile methodologies

Strong financial tracking

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Smartsheet

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, SAFe, Scrum, APM certifications

Tools

Portfolio tools

Job description

Head of PMO - Hybrid Working - Inside IR35

Job Type: Contract to Hire | Location: City of London, London (Negotiable)

Our client, a global Insurance broker are currently looking to hire a Head of PMO with Insurance sector experience to join the team on a hybrid working contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the PMO strategy in alignment with organisational goals.
• Establish portfolio‑level planning and prioritisation frameworks.
• Provide leadership and direction to PMO staff and the wider delivery community.
• Oversee end‑to‑end portfolio lifecycle: intake, prioritisation, capacity planning, and reporting.
• Maintain a clear, data‑driven view of portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and benefits.
• Support executive decision‑making with clear insights and recommendations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and delivery teams.
• Build strong relationships across Technology, Business, Finance, HR, and Operations.
• Communicate complex portfolio insights in a clear, accessible way.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio management practices.
• Experience implementing and scaling PMO functions (enterprise or departmental).
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
• Strong financial and benefits tracking capability.
• Advanced ability with portfolio tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Planview, Smartsheet).
• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills at exec and senior leadership level.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Experience working in complex, multi‑project environments (e.g., tech, digital, transformation).
• Demonstrated success implementing portfolio governance and delivery methodologies.
• Line management experience and leadership of multi‑discipline PMO teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, SAFe, Scrum, APM, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in change management (e.g., PROSCI).
• Background in digital, technology, or large‑scale transformation environments.

Please apply!