Lead PMO

Triad; Godalming, Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + holidays

Matched pension contributions (5%)

Private healthcare

Gym membership support

Perkbox membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Triad Group Plc is seeking an exceptional Lead PMO to support a government financial transformation programme by establishing and maintaining governance across complex portfolios.

You'll provide clear insight to delivery teams and senior stakeholders, shaping plans, budgets and delivery performance while promoting transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading or improving PMO, programme or portfolio functions across complex transformation or technology environments.
• Proven ability to develop integrated plans, roadmaps, dashboards and management information, while managing portfolio-level risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and actions.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, providing clear insight, constructive challenge and recommendations to support effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO across complex programmes and portfolios, establishing proportionate governance, controls, processes and reporting.
• Provide clear portfolio-level insight into progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, finances, resources and delivery performance.
• Develop and maintain integrated plans, roadmaps and schedules aligned with programme priorities and wider business objectives.
• Run effective governance forums and prepare concise dashboards, papers and decision materials for senior stakeholders.
• Manage portfolio risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, actions and decisions, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Provide constructive challenge and assurance to keep delivery aligned with agreed scope, timelines, budgets and outcomes.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting & forecasting

Reporting & MI

Risk management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

PMO certification like APM/PRINCE2/MSP/MoP

Job description

Lead PMO

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.
Salary up to 70K plus excellent company benefits.

Permanent/FTC

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35
years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver
high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.
At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit,
supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge
tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and
empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy,
and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and
passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

• Glassdoor score of 4.5
• 92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
• 100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:

• Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe
• Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next
• level weather forecasting
• Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer
• products, with systems to track unsafe products
• Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas
• emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

We're looking for an exceptional Lead PMO to support a government financial transformation
programme by establishing and maintaining effective governance across complex
programmes and portfolios, connecting strategy, planning, financial management, risk,
dependencies and delivery performance. You'll provide clear insight and assurance to
delivery teams, senior stakeholders and leadership, using strong organisational, commercial,
communication and influencing skills to bring structure, offer constructive challenge, identify
emerging issues and turn complex information into actionable insight while promoting
transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the PMO across complex programmes and portfolios, establishing proportionate governance, controls, processes and reporting.
• Provide clear portfolio-level insight into progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, finances, resources and delivery performance.
• Develop and maintain integrated plans, roadmaps and schedules aligned with programme priorities and wider business objectives.
• Run effective governance forums and prepare concise dashboards, papers and decision materials for senior stakeholders.
• Manage portfolio risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, actions and decisions,ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Provide constructive challenge and assurance to keep delivery aligned with agreed scope, timelines, budgets and outcomes.
• Support financial, resource and capacity planning, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking and prioritisation.
• Facilitate communication across delivery teams, stakeholders, suppliers and leadership, ensuring information supports effective decisions.
• Mobilise programmes and continuously improve PMO tools, processes and ways of working to strengthen transparency, efficiency and delivery confidence.
• Support commercial governance, procurement, supplier management, stage gates and assurance activities where required.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience leading or improving PMO, programme or portfolio functionsacross complex transformation or technology environments, with strong knowledge of governance frameworks, assurance, stage gates and delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop integrated plans, roadmaps, dashboards and management information, while managing portfolio-level risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and actions.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, providing clear insight, constructive challenge and recommendations to support effective decision-making.
• Strong financial, commercial and resource management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, capacity planning, procurement and supplier considerations.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, facilitation and communication skills, with experience introducing proportionate PMO tools, processes and ways of working that improve transparency and delivery performance.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - Desirable
• Relevant project, programme or PMO qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or
• equivalent - Desirable
• You must be SC clearable. Due to the nature of this position, you must have been resident
• in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK.

Triad's Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

• Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions (5%).
• Private healthcare with Bupa.
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
• Perkbox membership.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:
An interview with one of our Senior Project Management and PMO team members,
including a career review and cultural fit assessment.
second stage interview session with our management team
We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks
of the initial conversation.

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably
qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been
recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for
any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and
organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition,
as a Disability Confident Leader.