Hybrid Transformation PMO Lead - IT Ops & AI

ManpowerGroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an interim Senior Manager, Transformation PMO to lead the Programme Management Office for a global FMCG client, Reckitt. The role focuses on transforming IT Operations with AI-enabled and automation-driven approaches across multiple lots, ensuring delivery to time and budget.

The position is based in Slough with a mix of remote and onsite work, for a 12-month duration, starting ASAP. Competitive compensation is offered for this fast-paced engagement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading PMO or programme governance functions for large-scale technology transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record supporting complex global transformation programmes with multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Experience managing executive-level reporting and steering committee governance.
• Strong knowledge of IT operations, service management, automation, and digital transformation environments.
• Experience managing programme financials, budgets, forecasts, and benefits tracking.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the programme management office for a multi-workstream IT Operations Transformation programme.
• Define programme governance, decision-making forums, reporting structures, and delivery standards.
• Coordinate delivery activities across internal teams, service tower leaders, vendors, and transformation partners.
• Drive planning, execution, and governance to ensure milestones and outcomes stay on track.
• Track risks, dependencies, costs, and benefits; provide executive visibility through dashboards and controls.
• Oversee change management, operating model changes, and vendor onboarding as needed.

Skills

PMO leadership

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

Transformation delivery

Risk and issue management

Executive reporting

Global / matrix organisation

Budget and benefits tracking

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an interim Senior Manager, Transformation PMO to lead the Programme Management Office for a global FMCG client, Reckitt. The role focuses on transforming IT Operations with AI-enabled and automation-driven approaches across multiple lots, ensuring delivery to time and budget.

The position is based in Slough with a mix of remote and onsite work, for a 12-month duration, starting ASAP. Competitive compensation is offered for this fast-paced engagement.