Head of PMO - Pensions Programme - INSIDE IR35 - REMOTE

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of PMO for their Pensions Programme, offering a remote working environment with occasional travel. This role involves leading project management initiatives, defining governance processes, and developing strategies for data analysis. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in project management and leadership, with a strong ability to build stakeholder relationships and improve PMO processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global company's success while working flexibly.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management and leadership roles.
• Proven experience in implementing and improving PMO processes.

Responsibilities

• Support defining policy and standards across the business.
• Create integrated plans for complex projects and programmes.
• Establish and lead risk and issue management processes.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Tools

PMO Processes

Project Management Methodologies

Job description

Head of PMO - Pensions Programme - INSIDE IR35 - REMOTE

Client: Lorien

Location: United Kingdom (Remote with some ad hoc travel to client sites)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a global company, is recruiting for a Head of PMO to join the team on a contract basis. The role is remote, with occasional travel to client sites. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities:

1. Programme & Project Management: Support the activity of defining policy and standards across the business.
2. Governance: Support the activity of defining policy and standards, project/programme governance processes.
3. Planning & Scheduling: Create comprehensive, integrated plans at various levels for complex projects and programmes, enabling effective monitoring and control.
4. Resource Management: Identify and assign resources, support decisions by assessing supply, demand, availability, and capacity.
5. Risk & Issue Management: Establish and lead risk and issue management processes, tools, and techniques.
6. Data Analysis / Business Intelligence: Develop tools and strategies to transform raw data into insights.
7. Delivery Support and Management: Provide specialist input and engagement to support wider business outcomes.

Experience:

• Significant experience in project management and leadership roles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven experience in implementing and improving PMO processes and procedures.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resources.