PMO Lead

Project People; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to support project governance and delivery. The role involves guiding project managers, enhancing governance processes, and managing reporting processes. Ideal candidates will have substantial PMO leadership experience and strong analytical skills. This position is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite in Reading.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO leadership and governance.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive attitude and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Project governance framework across all internal initiatives.
• Guide Project Managers and Business Owners from initial idea through to successful delivery.
• Continuously review and enhance governance processes to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with the PMO Manager to monitor delivery progress and manage the Change Plan.
• Define and maintain project best practices, templates, and audit standards.
• Lead internal PMO initiatives from scoping to implementation.
• Manage reporting processes and facilitate monthly reviews with stakeholders.
• Oversee and govern IT project submissions across platforms.
• Promote compliance with health & safety, business continuity, and information security standards.
• Prepare and deliver project reports for management and business review meetings.

Skills

PMO leadership and governance

Analytical abilities

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive attitude

Drive for continuous improvement

Tools

Agresso

Remedy

SharePoint

Job description

PMO Lead
Permanent

Reading / Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

We're looking for an experienced PMO Lead to join our client in a key role supporting project governance and delivery across the organisation. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Project governance framework across all internal initiatives.

• Guide Project Managers and Business Owners from initial idea through to successful delivery.

• Continuously review and enhance governance processes to drive consistency and efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with the PMO Manager to monitor delivery progress and manage the Change Plan.

• Define and maintain project best practices, templates, and audit standards.

• Lead internal PMO initiatives from scoping to implementation.

• Manage reporting processes and facilitate monthly reviews with stakeholders.

• Oversee and govern IT project submissions across platforms such as Agresso, Remedy, SharePoint, and others.

• Promote compliance with health & safety, business continuity, and information security standards.

• Prepare and deliver project reports for management and business review meetings.

About You

You'll be a confident and capable PMO professional who brings:

• Proven experience in PMO leadership and governance.

• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive attitude and a drive for continuous improvement.

To apply for the PMO Lead, please send your CV to (url removed)

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