PMO Lead

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced PMO Lead for an initial 6-month assignment. The role requires the ideal candidate to possess active SC Clearance and a strong background in Project Management Office operations. Responsibilities include implementing best practices, managing PMO teams, and overseeing programme governance. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, JIRA, and Confluence is essential. This is a hybrid position based in London or Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance required.
• Background in Project Management Office operations necessary.
• Experience leading a PMO team with proven success.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practice frameworks in PMO.
• Manage PMO team and support staff effectively.
• Handle programme governance and cost management.

Skills

Experience in PMO environment

Leadership skills

Core PMO functions expertise

Resource management

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Experience in public sector

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

PMO LEAD

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our client within the central government, who are seeking a PMO Lead on an initial 6-month assignment.

Location: Milton Keynes / London - Hybrid
The ideal candidate will possess active SC Clearance and have a strong background in Project Management Office operations, with the following skills and experiences:

• Experience working in a PMO environment and implementing best practice frameworks that align with large-scale Government Project Delivery standards and processes.
• Proven leadership skills in managing a PMO team, including PMO managers and support staff.
• Expertise in core PMO functions, such as programme/project scheduling, resource management, risk and issue management, programme governance, budgeting and cost management, and change control.
• Experience with the onboarding and offboarding of resources and tracking the status of security clearances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project scheduling and risk management tools, including Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Experience working in public sector or defence secure environments.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.