PMO - Belfast

Harvey Nash Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a PMO professional for a Tier 1 Investment Bank in London. This role involves supporting project delivery across the Markets division, requiring strong project management expertise and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in PMO functions within banking environments, with a contract offering up to £350 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in structured project management and PMO methodologies, ideally within Markets Front Office environments.
• Proven ability to set up and manage PMO functions for large-scale portfolios or programs.
• Experience with designing and embedding PMO processes and creating guidance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in applying the firm's Enterprise Program and Project Management Policy and Standards.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of Markets-specific PMO frameworks.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to project management best practices.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies.

Skills

Structured project management

PMO methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PMO frameworks and tools

Job description

Job Title: PMO
Client: Tier 1 Investment Bank
Rate: Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract Type: Contract (initial 6-12 months, potential extension)

Overview

We are working with a Tier 1 Investment Bank to source a Project Management Office (PMO) professional to support delivery across their Markets division. This role is ideal for a PMO specialist with a strong understanding of structured project delivery frameworks, ideally gained within a Front Office environment across Global Markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact change initiatives across Sales & Trading desks, with exposure to stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Finance, and Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in applying the firm's Enterprise Program and Project Management Policy and Standards across the Markets book of work.

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of Markets-specific PMO frameworks, tools, and templates.

• Provide subject matter expertise and respond to internal queries related to project management best practices.

• Assist in the delivery of PMO services across programs and projects covering a range of Markets functions.

• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies.

• Ensure effective communication and reporting to stakeholders and project teams.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

Required

• Solid experience in structured project management and PMO methodologies, ideally within Markets Front Office environments.

• Proven ability to set up and manage PMO functions for large-scale portfolios or programs.

• Experience with designing and embedding PMO processes and creating guidance documentation.

• Strong background in project quality assurance, including Book of Work reviews and remediation activities.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

• High level of self-motivation with a proactive, 'can-do' approach to delivery.

• Ability to influence and build consensus among a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written - with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.

Desirable

• Exposure to the full trade lifecycle in a large banking or dealer environment.

• Understanding of Global Markets trading products, including Fixed Income, Equities, FX, Commodities, and/or Securities Services.

• Experience operating in a consulting (internal or external) capacity.

• Formal PMO / Project Management certifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PBA) preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrable industry knowledge and successful track record in similar PMO roles.

This role is offered on a contract basis, inside IR35, with a daily rate up to £350.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.