PMO Lead

Tokio Marine Kiln; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading underwriting firm in Greater London seeks an experienced PMO Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage portfolio governance, oversee financial processes, and coordinate resource planning across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience managing a PMO function and strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This role offers an inclusive environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusion network groups

CSR and charitable activities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a PMO function.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a relevant role.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management Office and manage a team.
• Drive portfolio governance aligned to TMK’s Project Delivery Framework.
• Manage portfolio financial processes and reporting.
• Act as a point of contact for project and business colleagues.
• Coordinate resource planning with IT and other teams.

Skills

Project and programme methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

People management skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

P3O qualification preferred

Job description

We have the opportunity for a PMO Lead to join our Business Transformation Group (BTG) on a 12-month fixed-term contract here at Tokio Marine Kiln.

Reporting into the Head of Project Delivery, you will play a key role in managing portfolio governance, financial oversight, and resource planning across a diverse range of projects and programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and compliance with internal standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Project Management Office and managing a team of two.
• Driving portfolio governance aligned to TMK’s Project Delivery Framework.
• Managing portfolio financial processes and reporting.
• Acting as the first point of contact for project and business colleagues, providing guidance on methodology, tools, and governance.
• Coordinating resource planning with IT, Data Ops, and InfoSec teams.
• Preparing reporting packs for monthly Change Group meetings and senior committees.
• Collaborating with Risk Management and Internal Audit to ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Overseeing contract resource processes, invoice management, and business continuity frameworks.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience managing a PMO function with strong knowledge of project and programme methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Minimum of two years’ experience; P3O qualification preferred.
• Proven people management skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting portfolio matters.
• Adaptable approach to governance based on risk profile.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Ready to lead and shape the future of our portfolio delivery? Apply now and be part of our transformation journey.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the TMK family to help us further our purpose of enabling our clients to fulfil their ambitions whilst benefiting society and our people. We are committed to ensuring a safe, open, inclusive and empowering environment in which all of our people can thrive. All employees have the opportunity to join one or a number of inclusion network groups or take part in CSR and charitable activities. TMK is signed up to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme and we also accommodate flexible working, subject to the TMK flexible working policy.

As an underwriting firm with over 140 years’ experience of protecting clients from changing risks we put our confidence in the ability and talent of our people. We aim to be a ‘Good Company’ and this means being a great and inclusive company to do business with and being a great place to work. Our culture is founded on our core values of empowerment, inclusion, excellence, integrity, teamwork and innovation. We seek to recruit the best talent by endeavouring to reach diverse talent pools, offering dynamic working arrangements and investing in development.

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