PMO - Global Capability Centre

BUPA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is seeking a PMO Lead to oversee transformation programmes in their Global Capability Centres. This role involves setting up PMO frameworks, tracking project progress across multiple initiatives, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience with agile and waterfall methodologies, and be able to prepare executive reports. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Management Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

Generous pension and life insurance

Family Health Insurance cover

25 days annual leave

Free Bupa health check-up

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience preparing executive reports and managing RAID logs.
• Understanding of risk and control frameworks (3LoD, regulatory standards).

Responsibilities

• Set up and run the PMO framework and processes.
• Track progress across multiple programmes.
• Manage the portfolio of GCC initiatives.

Skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Planning and organization

Agile and waterfall methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Project management certifications (Prince2, PMP, SAFe, MSP)

Tools

MS Office

Clarity

Planview

Jira

Job description

Job Description:

PMO Lead - Global Capability Centre

Competitive Salary, Bonus & Benefits

London / Hybrid working

Permanent

Closing date - 31st December 2025

We make health happen

At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. With no shareholders, our customers are always our focus.

This role is at the heart of that mission. As PMO Lead for our Global Capability Centres, you'll make sure our transformation programmes run smoothly, on time and within budget. You'll help us build strong governance and delivery frameworks that support our global teams and ultimately improve the care we provide to millions of customers.

You'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and care. We’re scaling up our GCC to deliver world‑class shared services, and your expertise will make that happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and run the PMO framework, processes and governance model aligned to global standards.
• Define and manage project lifecycle methodologies, templates and reporting tools.
• Track progress across multiple programmes, ensuring milestones, budgets and timelines are met.
• Implement KPIs and dashboards to monitor programme health, risks and benefits.
• Manage the portfolio of GCC initiatives, including technology enablement and capability expansion.
• Support leadership with strategic planning, roadmaps and transformation plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, building strong relationships across global teams.

What we're looking for

• Project Manager for Global Capability Centre (GCC)
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex dependencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive reports and managing RAID logs.
• Familiarity with agile and waterfall delivery methods.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Office, Clarity, Planview, Jira).
• Understanding of risk and control frameworks (e.g., 3LoD, regulatory standards).

Desirable

• Experience in financial services, healthcare or insurance sectors.
• Project management certifications (Prince2, PMP, SAFe, MSP).

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of health - mental, physical, financial, social and environmental.

In this role, you'll receive:

• Management Bonus Scheme
• Car Allowance (paid as cash)
• Generous pension and life insurance
• Family Health Insurance cover
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Free Bupa health check-up
• Corporate discounts

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you’re treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.

Job Details

Time Type: Full time

Job Area:

Location: Angel Court, London