PMO (Banking & Financial Services) - Knutsford, Cheshire and remote - 4 months+

Octopus Computer Associates; Sworton Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking an experienced PMO professional to support governance, reporting, and delivery assurance within banking and financial services. The role includes establishing PMO frameworks and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Candidates should have proven experience in similar roles, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like MS Excel and Power BI. Interviews are available immediately for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO roles within banking and financial services.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PMO frameworks in line with client policies.
• Prepare high-quality reports and dashboards for committees.
• Monitor risks and issues for timely resolution.
• Support workforce planning and capacity across projects.

Skills

PMO roles in Banking & Financial Services

Governance frameworks

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

MS Excel

Power BI

JIRA

Confluence

Education

PMO certifications (P3O, PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

PMO (Banking & Financial Services) – Knutsford, Cheshire & remote – 4 months+

Contractor must be eligible for BPSS. Days on site: 2‑3. Must be PAYE through umbrella.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced PMO professional to support governance, reporting, and delivery assurance for strategic programs within the client. The role involves managing program‑level controls, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Control: Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, ensuring adherence to client’s policies and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare high‑quality reports, dashboards, and MI for leadership and steering committees.
• Financial Management: Track budgets, forecasts and actuals to ensure financial control across programs.
• Risk & Issue Management: Monitor risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Support workforce planning and allocation across projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process optimisation and best practices within PMO operations.

Core Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in PMO roles within Banking & Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Excel, Power BI, JIRA, Confluence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMO certifications (e.g., P3O, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience in large‑scale banking transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery environments.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.