Lead PMO

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a dynamic Lead PMO to manage the Programme Management Office for their client’s initiative. This role involves defining PMO processes, tracking deliverables, and maintaining the Smartsheets PPM tool. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised PPM qualification and extensive experience in project delivery. This is an essential position for ensuring the programme is executed on time and within budget, making a significant impact on its success.

Benefits

Disability-confident employer

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Recognised PPM qualification essential.
• Proven experience in setting up and managing PMO.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement PMO processes.
• Produce comprehensive programme reports.
• Maintain cadence of programme meetings.
• Track status of contractual deliverables.
• Administer SharePoint site for information storage.
• Establish and maintain Smartsheets PPM tool.

Skills

Project and PMO delivery

MS Project proficiency

Leadership and people management

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Analytical and problem-solving

MS Office applications

Education

Recognised PPM qualification (Prince2, PMQ, PMP)

Tools

Smartsheets

Job description

Job Title: Lead PMO

Duration: 6 months, (Potential to continue to July 2027)

Location: London

Working Pattern: Full Time

Role Context

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead PMO to establish and manage the Programme Management Office (PMO) for their Programme. The PMO's primary objective is to ensure adherence to governance processes, enabling all activities to be planned, monitored, and reported accurately. This is essential for the successful delivery of the programme on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement all PMO processes.
• Produce comprehensive programme reports.
• Maintain the cadence of programme meetings.
• Track the status of all contractual deliverables.
• Oversee the MTT Schedule and ensure timely updates.
• Maintain and manage the RAID Log.
• Track costs, invoicing, and cash flow.
• Develop and manage the resourcing plan.
• Administer the MTT delivery SharePoint site, ensuring a structured information storage system.
• Establish and maintain the SMARTSHEETS PPM tool.

Essential Qualifications

• A recognised PPM qualification such as Prince2, PMQ, or PMP.
• Proven experience in setting up and running a PMO.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in project and PMO delivery within complex environments.
• Strong proficiency in MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to implement data-driven analysis methods, including forecasting and key risk indicators.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
• Excellent working knowledge of PM tools, particularly Smartsheets.
• Strong financial management and budgetary skills.
• Proficient in analytical, organisational, and problem-solving tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, suitable for a demanding, customer-focused environment.
• Experience in developing and updating strategic plans and forecasts.
• Background in implementing cost‑saving initiatives.
• Highly organised with a strong grasp of modern business administration practises.Ability to work productively under tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).

If you are a proactive and results‑oriented professional with the skills and experience outlined above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the successful execution of this critical initiative.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.