Head of PMO (Project Management Office)

Moore Kingston Smith; London; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is seeking a Head of PMO to spearhead the development of their Project Management Office. This strategic senior role involves establishing PMO governance, managing project portfolios, and driving excellence in project delivery. Ideal candidates will have proven project management experience and strong stakeholder influencing skills, with a focus on delivering complex transformation projects. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working policies, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Salary Reviews twice a year

25 days annual leave plus three days at Christmas

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Working Policy

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Professional Subscriptions

Inclusive Employer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and program management within a structured PMO environment.
• Experience in the professional services or banking sector.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a firm-wide PMO strategy including governance frameworks.
• Lead and manage the project portfolio ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Build and lead a high-performing PMO team with identified resourcing needs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Risk management

Education

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

SAFe Agile Certification

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Department: Leadership Office

Location: City, London

Compensation: £87,000 - £90,000 / year

Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of PMO to lead the firm-wide development of our Project Management Office.


This is a senior leadership role with a remit to establish and embed a PMO function that drives delivery excellence across operational and client-facing projects. You will shape the governance frameworks, oversee the project portfolio, and lead resource strategy to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic goals. This role is suited to a seasoned Head of PMO or senior programme leader with a strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders, scaling PMO functions, and enabling transformation in complex, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a firm-wide PMO strategy, including governance frameworks, delivery methodologies, and performance standards to ensure consistent and effective project execution.
• Lead and manage the project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are prioritised, aligned to strategic objectives, and delivered on time, within budget, and to expected quality.
• Build and lead a high-performing PMO team, including Project Managers and Business Analysts, while identifying resourcing needs, supporting recruitment, and driving capability development.
• Establish and report on key performance indicators, providing senior leadership with regular insights on progress, risks, and portfolio health, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, acting as the central coordination point across departments such as IT, HR, Finance, Legal, and client-facing teams.
• Lead change management and communication strategies, supporting the adoption of PMO processes, ensuring visibility of project objectives and outcomes, and fostering stakeholder engagement.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance delivery through digitisation, automation, and the use of modern project management tools and techniques.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience in project and program management within a structured PMO environment.
• Experience working in the professional services or banking sector, technology transformation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Experience in establishing and scaling a PMO function is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project methodologies.
• Excellent data-driven decision-making and reporting capabilities.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Change management expertise to drive the adoption of best practices.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Agile) would be an advantage.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Salary Reviews: Twice a year to recognise your contributions.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days plus three days off at Christmas.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Working: We're committed to a positive work-life balance, offering a hybrid working policy that prioritises your well-being and flexibility.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Access to Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme, and more!
• Professional Subscriptions: Invest in your growth and development.
• Inclusive Employer: Be part of a diverse team with equity, inclusion, and flexibility at the core.

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