PMO Consultant

Intec Select; England; Hybrid; GBP 138,375; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced PMO Consultant to provide expert guidance across their project management function. The successful candidate will strengthen PMO capability, enhance governance, and drive effective project execution. The role requires proven experience in PMO roles, strong stakeholder management skills, and a pragmatic approach to deliver results. This is a contract position offering £750 per day in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior PMO role, ideally as a PMO Consultant or interim leader.
• Strong background in portfolio, programme, and project delivery.
• Experience working in complex, multi-project environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy support to the PMO function.
• Advise on the delivery of the portfolio plan.
• Support senior leadership with accurate, timely reporting.
• Assist in resource planning and prioritisation.
• Review and enhance project management frameworks.
• Mentor and guide Programme and Project Managers.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning

Resource management

PMO governance

Pragmatic mindset

Job description

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Base pay range

PMO Consultant | £750 p/d Inside IR35 | London Hybrid

Our client is seeking an experienced PMO Consultant to provide expert guidance and support across their programme and project management function. The role focuses on strengthening PMO capability, enhancing governance, improving reporting, and driving consistent project execution across the organisation.

The successful candidate will bring structure, clarity, and pace, working closely with senior stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum and provide pragmatic, expert advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy support to the PMO function, ensuring consistent standards, controls, and governance across all programmes and projects
• Advise on the delivery of the portfolio plan, tracking progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Support senior leadership with accurate, timely reporting and insights
• Assist in resource planning and prioritisation, identifying opportunities for optimisation
• Review and enhance project management frameworks, tools, and processes to improve delivery capability
• Mentor and guide Programme and Project Managers, providing challenge and escalation support as needed
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies to enable informed decision‑making
• Act as a key point of contact between delivery teams and senior stakeholders, providing PMO best practice guidance
• Ensure projects remain aligned to organisational priorities and capacity

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior PMO role, ideally as a PMO Consultant or interim leader
• Strong background in portfolio, programme, and project delivery, with a focus on practical execution
• Demonstrable experience implementing and advising on PMO governance and reporting frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging at senior leadership level
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and resource management expertise
• Experience working in complex, multi‑project environments
• Clear, concise communication and reporting skills
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to bring stability and assurance

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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