PMO Exit Specialist (IT) / Contractor

Free-Work UK; Hart; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an experienced PMO Exit Specialist to lead exit planning, governance and delivery through to successful closure in a large-scale programme. You will coordinate internal teams, clients and suppliers to ensure exit activities are delivered effectively while protecting business continuity and commercial outcomes.

Candidates with Defence/National Security experience and prior security clearance are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO exit, programme exit, service transition or programme closure.
• Experience managing complex, enterprise-scale programmes and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of governance, risks, dependencies, reporting and contractual obligations.
• Confident engaging with senior client and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with supplier transitions, knowledge transfer, documentation and handover.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage issues and risks in high-pressure environments.
• Defence / National Security experience

Responsibilities

• Own exit planning, governance and delivery through to successful closure.
• Coordinate internal teams, clients and suppliers to deliver exit activities.
• Protect business continuity, commercial outcomes and stakeholder relationships during exit.

Skills

PMO exit

Governance

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Security clearance experience

Defence security experience

Job description

PMO Exit Specialist

We are looking for an experienced PMO Exit Specialist to support a large-scale programme, taking ownership of exit planning, governance and delivery through to successful closure.

You will coordinate internal teams, clients and suppliers, ensuring exit activities are delivered effectively while protecting business continuity, commercial outcomes and stakeholder relationships.

Key Experience

• Proven experience in PMO exit, programme exit, service transition or programme closure.
• Experience managing complex, enterprise-scale programmes and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of governance, risks, dependencies, reporting and contractual obligations.
• Confident engaging with senior client and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with supplier transitions, knowledge transfer, documentation and handover.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage issues and risks in high-pressure environments.
• Defence / National Security experience

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.