PMO Lead

Korn Ferry; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global financial services organization is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to oversee PMO operations within a large-scale transformation programme. This role involves ensuring effective governance, reporting, and delivery oversight. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading PMO functions on complex programmes and strong stakeholder management skills. This contract offers a hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week onsite in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PMO Lead on large-scale transformation programmes.
• Track record of establishing PMO functions in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and programme reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme PMO function overseeing planning and governance.
• Provide consolidated programme reporting ensuring accurate visibility of progress.
• Manage and mentor a PMO team, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Skills

PMO Leadership

Programme Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Risk Management

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, SAFe)

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced PMO Lead to join a large-scale transformation programme within a global financial services organisation. The successful candidate will oversee and mature PMO operations across a programme exceeding 1,000 people, ensuring effective governance, reporting, and delivery oversight. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on programme management office expertise, and proven experience in complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• PMO Leadership & Governance: Lead the programme PMO function, overseeing planning, risk management, dependency tracking, financial control, and change governance. Establish and embed best practice PMO frameworks, tools, and processes aligned with transformation objectives. Partner with programme leadership, workstream leads, and senior stakeholders to drive consistent delivery discipline.
• Programme Oversight & Reporting: Provide consolidated programme reporting to ExCo/SteerCo, ensuring accurate visibility of progress, risks, issues, and dependencies. Implement robust KPIs, dashboards, and benefits tracking to support decision-making. Manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and ensure mitigation plans are effective.
• Planning & Delivery Support: Lead the development and maintenance of the integrated programme plan across multiple workstreams. Ensure alignment between strategic objectives, delivery milestones, and resource allocation. Drive adherence to delivery methodology (Agile/Hybrid/Waterfall as appropriate).
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a PMO team, fostering collaboration and high performance. Build strong relationships across a distributed programme team (1,000+ people).

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a PMO Lead/Head of PMO on large-scale (£100m+), complex transformation programmes within financial services.
• Track record of establishing and leading PMO functions in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, programme reporting, and benefits management.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and navigate complex organisations.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically while diving into detail when required.
• Proficiency with project portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Planview, Clarity, JIRA, Power BI).
• Relevant qualifications desirable (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, SAFe).

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Day-rate contract (Outside IR35 subject to assessment).
• Location: London (hybrid working model, 2-3 days per week onsite).
• Duration: 9 months (with likely extension).

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit our website.