PMO Lead

Summer Browning Associates; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a PMO Lead on an initial 6-month assignment to oversee project delivery for central government projects. The role requires managing a PMO team and ensuring alignment with large-scale project delivery standards. Applicants should have active SC Clearance and substantial experience in project management office operations, risk management, and the use of tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence. The position is hybrid, based in Milton Keynes or London.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is required.
• Strong background in PMO operations is essential.
• Experience managing a PMO team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO team and oversee project delivery.
• Implement best practice frameworks for government projects.
• Manage programme/project scheduling and risk controls.

Skills

Project Management Office operations

Leadership skills

Risk management

Resource management

Budgeting and cost management

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Expertise in project scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

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

Requirements

• Active SC Clearance.
• Strong background in Project Management Office operations.
• 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