PMO & Governance Manager - (Fixed-Term) - GLA13705

Glasgow City Council; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Life seeks a PMO and Governance Manager for its Events team, managing governance and oversight for significant events like the 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful project delivery and enhancing Glasgow's status as an event destination.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounted memberships

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-sport or multi-venue events is essential.
• Proficiency in project governance in an event context is required.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme governance and risk management for major events.
• Ensure effective planning and delivery through stakeholder collaboration.
• Report to the Senior Events Lead (Projects).

Skills

Project governance methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Partnership skills

People skills

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Glasgow Life is seeking a PMO and Governance Manager to join our in-demand Events team on a 35-hour full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2028. This role involves supporting the delivery of Glasgow's commitments to the 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028.

Our Events team is responsible for attracting and delivering major cultural and sporting events, including the Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, World Pipe Band Championships, and upcoming events like the World Athletics Indoors Championships 2024 and the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships 2023. We aim to promote Glasgow as a premier event destination, maximizing economic, social, and marketing benefits for the city.

Glasgow Life is a charity dedicated to enriching lives through culture and sport, creating memorable experiences that boost Glasgow's reputation and visitor economy. The city has been recognized as a European Capital of Sport and a UNESCO City of Music.

The role involves leading programme governance, risk management, and project oversight for Glasgow Life’s major events, reporting to the Senior Events Lead (Projects). The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, including Glasgow City Council, to ensure effective planning and delivery.

**Candidate requirements:**

• Experience with project governance methodologies in event environments
• Successful delivery of multi-sport or multi-venue major sporting events
• Proficiency with project management tools and software
• Strong stakeholder communication and partnership skills
• Excellent people skills

Benefits include hybrid working, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, discounted memberships, and more. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 8 June 2025. Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 16 June 2025.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workforce. For alternative application formats, contact 0141 287 1054.