PMO Lead

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Water seeks a PMO Lead to oversee project governance and execution within the Asset Management team. This critical role involves implementing robust reporting and risk management, enhancing efficiency in project delivery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. If you have a strong project management background and desire to drive improvements, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real impact in the water industry.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme contributing up to 15%

Non-contractual bonus up to 6% of basic salary

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay

Life assurance scheme with 4x salary lump sum

Confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7

Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa

Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in project management methods like Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid.
• Minimum 5 years in portfolio, programme, and project management.
• Strong background in governance, risk, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance frameworks for programme execution.
• Conduct programme reviews to identify risks and opportunities.
• Oversee quality assurance processes throughout project life cycles.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Governance

Risk management

Process improvement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Project Management, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Power BI

Tableau

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We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water is recruiting a PMO Lead to oversee and manage delivery processes within the Asset Management team. This role ensures efficient execution of projects, programmes, and portfolios through robust reporting, governance, and assurance. It supports the capital delivery department by tracking progress, managing regulatory actions, and providing structured processes to enhance efficiency.
By implementing effective programme and portfolio management, the PMO Lead enables proactive risk management, opportunity identification, and data-driven decision-making. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, this role ensures strong governance and reporting, ultimately delivering the best value service for Portsmouth Water customers.

What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce governance frameworks to ensure structured, compliant, and value-driven programme execution.
• Conduct regular programme and portfolio reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee project quality assurance processes, ensuring thorough reviews at key stages from planning to closure.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and inform executives and stakeholders.
• Implement reporting frameworks and tools to monitor programme outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Improve and document key investment planning processes for the asset investment lifecycle.
• Align financial and project reporting cycles to provide consistent, accurate reports.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing project management processes, systems, and tools.
• Provide coaching and training on governance, reporting, and project management best practices.
• Represent Portsmouth Water in corporate stakeholder relationships and key industry forums.

What do you need?
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.) and relevant tools.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance framework requirements in programme and portfolio management.
• Process capture, improvement and standardisation, driving efficiency and consistency in project execution.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar tools), as well as data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong expertise in lifecycle governance control, ensuring projects adhere to established frameworks and best practices.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in the context of project performance and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred), or equivalent experience (minimum of 5 years in the field of Portfolio, programme and project management / reporting)
• Strong experience in developing, implementing and managing management reports, balanced scorecards and project/portfolio reporting frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and portfolios, particularly with a focus on reporting and performance metrics
• Experience in the Implementation of governance frameworks and associated decision-making framework

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better
Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You
We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off
You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First
Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Peace of Mind, Always
Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Additional Support When You Need It
We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.

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