IT PMO Business Systems Project Manager

Buro Happold; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an IT PMO Business Systems Project Manager to deliver impactful projects and strengthen global IT governance. The role involves managing significant software implementations, mentoring team members, and advising stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational skills, a proven project management background, and are able to influence at all levels. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

10% Car allowance

25 days holiday entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multiple concurrent projects successfully.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• PMO management experience or confidence to step into that role.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage delivery of major Business Systems projects globally.
• Oversee governance and ensure adherence to PMO processes.
• Provide project management advice and support to IT leaders and business stakeholders.
• Mentor IT Project Coordinators and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications in project management

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering impactful IT projects and driving best practice across global teams? We're looking for an IT PMO Business Systems Project Manager to join our dynamic IT PMO team and help shape the future of our business systems.

The role can be based from either our Bath or London office with a hybrid working model.

About the Role

This is a newly created position designed to support the IT PMO Manager and strengthen our global IT governance. You'll lead significant Business Systems projects-such as new software implementations and major upgrades-while ensuring smooth delivery across the entire lifecycle. You'll also play a key role in mentoring project coordinators, advising stakeholders, and deputising for the IT PMO Manager when needed.

What You'll Do

• Define and manage delivery of major Business Systems projects globally.
• Oversee governance and ensure adherence to PMO processes.
• Provide project management advice and support to IT leaders and business stakeholders.
• Mentor IT Project Coordinators and contribute to continuous improvement of PMO operations.
• Manage external suppliers and deputise for the IT PMO Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering multiple concurrent projects successfully.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• PMO management experience or confidence to step into that role.
• Qualifications in project management are desirable, but hands‑on experience is key.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. We offer hybrid working, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact on global IT operations.

What we offer you

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
• 10% Car allowance.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.

Apply today and be where exceptional is everywhere.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.