PMO Lead

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a PMO Lead for a major construction program in Dartford, Kent. The role offers a hybrid setup with three on-site days per week and is contract-based (Outside IR35). Immediate availability is essential.

You will govern program delivery, manage RAID, and lead executive reporting while interfacing with senior stakeholders to ensure robust governance and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Proven PMO leadership in large-scale programs.
• Experience in governance-heavy environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Immediate availability and on-site in Dartford three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Establish and embed a robust PMO governance framework.
• Own RAID management, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting cycles.
• Drive delivery discipline across all workstreams.
• Oversee financial tracking, resource planning, and senior governance forums.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

RAID management

Executive reporting

Job description

PMO Lead
Location: Dartford, Kent (Hybrid: 3 days on-site)
Type of role: Contract (Outside IR35)
Start Date: We are looking for only immediately available candidate

Overview

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading construction client looking for an experienced PMO Lead to join a major program of work. Sitting at the heart of program governance, controls, and reporting, you will be instrumental in driving delivery discipline across all capability areas and ensuring robust financial and risk management.

If you thrive in governance-heavy, fast-paced construction environments and can comfortably interface with senior stakeholders, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance Framework: Establish, refine, and embed a robust PMO governance framework tailored to the program's requirements.
• Controls & Reporting: Take ownership of RAID management, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting cycles to maintain full transparency across delivery teams.
• Delivery Discipline: Drive consistent operational discipline across all workstreams and capability areas.
• Financial & Planning Control: Oversee financial tracking, resource planning controls, and manage senior governance forums.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record as a PMO Lead or senior PMO manager within large-scale construction or infrastructure programs.
• Extensive experience operating within highly structured, governance-heavy environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and present to senior leadership.
• Immediate availability to start and full ability to work on-site in Dartford three days per week.