PMO lead

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based organization seeks a PMO Lead to enhance their project and programme delivery functions. This key role involves establishing PMO best practices, managing risks, and ensuring project accountability while working mostly remotely with monthly travel to Nottingham. If you're an experienced PMO professional eager to join a dynamic team, apply now!

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a senior PMO role.
• Hands-on experience using PPM toolsets.
• Proven background in technology-led projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and champion PMO best practices.
• Maintain roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Lead governance and assurance activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Project Management

Tools

PPM Toolsets

Job description

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PMO Lead – Remote / Travel to Nottingham

Transition Partners are currently working with a leading UK-based client in their search for a PMO Lead to join their innovative and fast-paced technology team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing their project and programme delivery functions.

As PMO Lead, you will be responsible for embedding best-in-class practices and ensuring consistent, successful programme outcomes across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and champion PMO best practices and frameworks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date roadmaps and delivery plans
• Provide essential business and project support, including financial tracking and progress reporting
• Lead governance and assurance activities, ensuring alignment with key project deliverables
• Act as the primary point of contact for audits related to technology governance
• Establish and manage a comprehensive risk framework to ensure effective risk identification and mitigation
• Continuously evolve and mature the PMO function to support high-quality programme delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience in a senior or lead role within a PMO function
• Proven background in supporting programmes and projects within a technology-led environment
• Hands-on experience using PPM toolsets to manage project plans, resources, risks, and issues
• Consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for delivering results

This is a mostly remote working, with monthly travel to Nottingham required.

If you're a driven and experienced PMO professional looking for your next challenge in a supportive and fast-evolving tech environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more!

Unfortunately we may struggle to respond to every applicant, Transition Partners get a high response rate on their advertisements and will be in touch if they feel your candidature is suitable for the advertised vacancy.

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