PMO Lead

Summer Browning; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a PMO Lead for an initial 6-month assignment in Milton Keynes/London. The ideal candidate will require active SC Clearance and have a strong background in Project Management Office operations. Key responsibilities include leading a PMO team, implementing best practice frameworks for government projects, and managing aspects such as programme scheduling and risk management. Proficiency with Microsoft tools is essential, alongside experience in public sector environments. This role offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• SC Clearance is required.
• Strong background in PMO operations essential.
• Experience in public sector or defense environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a PMO team managing large-scale projects.
• Implement best practice frameworks for government projects.
• Track resource onboarding/offboarding and security clearances.

Skills

Project Management Office operations

Leadership skills

Programme/project scheduling

Resource management

Risk and issue management

Budgeting and cost management

Change control

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Proficiency in SharePoint

Experience with Microsoft Project

Experience with JIRA

Experience with 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.