Head of Programme Management (energy/utilities)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy infrastructure sector is seeking a Head of Programme Management. This newly created role involves building a PMO from the ground up, shaping governance and processes, and leading a small team. The position offers autonomy and the chance to influence senior stakeholders in a pivotal phase of the business.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape the PMO

Senior visibility and influence

Freedom to design governance processes

Qualifications

• Experience in building or maturing a PMO in capex-intensive settings (infrastructure, energy, engineering).
• Ability to manage processes and influence senior levels.
• Looking for autonomy to shape and lead.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement governance model and reporting processes.
• Build and lead a PMO team across programme and project functions.
• Interface with external delivery and design partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Programme Management (energy/utilities)

Hybrid (3 days office) | Build the PMO from the ground up

You know how it feels to be brought in too late. What if this time you were there from the start?

What if you could design the PMO, choose the tools, shape the team, and actually set the standard for how delivery runs in a growing infrastructure business?

Sound appealing? Then pull up a seat - this one could be interesting.

The Why

Our client is scaling fast, developing a national portfolio of energy infrastructure that will serve communities for decades to come.

To support this growth, they’re establishing a new Programme Management Office (PMO) that will bring greater visibility, structure and governance to project delivery across the business.

This is a newly created role with a wide brief and strong executive sponsorship.

This is not a BAU job.

You’re not inheriting a ready-made playbook. You’re here to shape it, and lead it.

You’ll work closely with the COO and the executive team to:

• Design and implement the governance model, gateway processes, tooling and reporting rhythms
• Build and lead a PMO team (c.5 people) across programme and project functions
• Act as the interface with external delivery and design partners
• Oversee governance across a wide range of projects (O&M, lifecycle, and network expansion)
• Provide clarity and confidence to senior stakeholders (councils, investors, delivery partners)
• Ensure the business is ready for a step-change in project volume from 2026 onward

You’ll suit this if:

• You’ve built or significantly matured a PMO in a capex-intensive, operational setting; infrastructure, energy, engineering, FM, rail, water, etc
• You’re comfortable managing people, systems and process - and influencing at senior levels
• You’re looking for autonomy and the chance to shape something meaningful

What you’ll get:

• The freedom to build the PMO your way
• A platform for real visibility and senior influence
• The opportunity to help shape a fast-growing infrastructure business at a pivotal moment

Interested?

Apply with a copy of your CV. If you havent updated yours in a while, dont worry, you can reach out directly in the meantime.

The data tells us that certain demographics are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the brief. Others may be slightly outside of the quoted salary range and aren't sure if its worth a conversation. In both instances, we would encourage you to reach out over LinkedIn for an informal conversation.

Footnotes

Sponsorship is not available for this role. You must have legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.