Hybrid PMO Lead for Major Procurement Programmes

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Major Procurement Programme and Projects Office Lead to establish and lead a new MPPPO. The role shapes governance, assurance and reporting for the council’s largest procurement programmes, delivering transparency and value for residents.

The post requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and a track record of PMO delivery in complex organisations. Hybrid/ flexible working is available, with a focus on collaboration, governance

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Programme Management Office (PMO) within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to establish governance frameworks and reporting across large portfolios.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and leading the Major Procurement Programme and Projects Office, embedding governance, reporting and assurance across major procurement programmes.
• Developing and implementing robust project management processes, reporting frameworks, templates and systems for effective delivery.
• Linking procurement professionals with project teams to integrate commercial considerations into planning and governance.
• Leading portfolio reporting, risk management, resource planning and benefits realisation for senior leaders.
• Overseeing governance meetings, assurance reviews and commercial reporting with high-quality information.
• Providing commercial assurance across major projects and promoting continuous improvement.
• Leading and developing the Programme Office team to foster collaboration and excellence.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

PRINCE2 / MSP / P3O or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Major Procurement Programme and Projects Office Lead to establish and lead a new MPPPO. The role shapes governance, assurance and reporting for the council’s largest procurement programmes, delivering transparency and value for residents.

The post requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and a track record of PMO delivery in complex organisations. Hybrid/ flexible working is available, with a focus on collaboration, governance