PMO - Exit Support Specialist - DV Cleared

Free-Work; Hart; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Free-Work is seeking an experienced PMO – Exit Support Specialist to ensure smooth programme transitions and contract closures. You will coordinate exit activities, maintain plans and milestones, and support knowledge transfer with stakeholders.

The role requires strong governance, planning, RAID and dependency management, and excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills. Eligibility for high-security clearance is advantageous and the organisation notes a quick, compliant recruitment

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO, Programme Support or Project Coordination.
• Strong planning, scheduling and progress tracking capability.
• Experience with PMO governance, reporting, and programme controls.
• Strong RAID, dependency, and action management experience.
• Experience coordinating knowledge transfer and documentation activities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced delivery environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PMO toolset experience.
• Proactive, adaptable, resilient, and customer focused with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of programme and contract exit activities.
• Maintain and track exit plans, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, actions, and decisions.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer, documentation handover, asset tracking, and service transition activities.
• Monitor progress against exit schedules and provide reporting to programme leadership.
• Support governance forums and ensure compliance with contractual and organisational requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities associated with programme transition.
• Track financial, commercial, and contractual obligations throughout programme exit.
• Support audit, assurance, and evidence gathering activities.
• Contribute to continual improvement of PMO governance and transition processes.

Skills

PMO experience

Programme support

Project coordination

Planning & scheduling

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Risk/issue/dependencies

Documentation & knowledge transfer

Excel/PowerPoint/SharePoint

Tools

PMO toolset

Job description

PMO - Exit Support Specialist

Must have an Active DV Clearance

You will work closely with Programme Managers, PMO teams, commercial teams, and operational stakeholders to deliver effective transition, knowledge transfer, and contract closure activities.

The position is ideal for an experienced PMO professional with strong coordination, governance, and stakeholder management skills who thrives in fast-paced programme environments.

PMO - Exit Support Specialist Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of programme and contract exit activities.
• Maintain and track exit plans, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, actions, and decisions.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer, documentation handover, asset tracking, and service transition activities.
• Monitor progress against exit schedules and provide reporting to programme leadership.
• Support governance forums and ensure compliance with contractual and organisational requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities associated with programme transition.
• Track financial, commercial, and contractual obligations throughout programme exit.
• Support audit, assurance, and evidence gathering activities.
• Contribute to continual improvement of PMO governance and transition processes.

PMO - Exit Support Specialist Skills and Experience

• Proven experience within a PMO, Programme Support, or Project Coordination role.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and progress tracking capability.
• Experience with PMO governance, reporting, and programme controls.
• Strong RAID, dependency, and action management experience.
• Experience coordinating knowledge transfer and documentation activities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced delivery environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PMO toolset experience.
• Proactive, adaptable, resilient, and customer focused with excellent attention to detail.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.

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.