PMO Lead

Chapman Tate Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a PMO Lead for a 6-month contract. This role involves managing and improving PMO capabilities at the portfolio level, emphasizing strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has strong experience in PMO leadership, particularly within financial services, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This opportunity offers a competitive day rate. Apply now!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead PMO improvement initiatives across a portfolio.
• Proven experience in a PMO leadership role, ideally at portfolio level.
• Strong background in developing and implementing PMO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and standardisation of PMO frameworks.
• Ensure alignment across diverse portfolio programmes.
• Champion reporting standards and portfolio health checks.

Skills

PMO improvement initiatives

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Consultative mindset

Job description

PMO Lead - Contract Opportunity

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Day Rate: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

Chapman Tate is supporting a high-profile client who is seeking a PMO Lead for an exciting new 6-month contract. You'll be stepping into a PMO lead role with full responsibility for managing and improving portfolio-level PMO capabilities. This is not a delivery project PMO - we're looking for someone who has driven PMO improvement and maturity at the portfolio level, with a proven ability to shape and lead best practice across complex change environments.

Essential Experience:

• Must have demonstrated the ability to lead and embed PMO improvement initiatives across a portfolio
• Proven experience in a PMO leadership role, ideally at portfolio level
• Experience in the financial services sector, with preference for individuals who have supported building societies.
• Strong background in developing and implementing PMO standards, guidance, templates, and toolsets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• A consultative mindset, able to work independently while building trust and alignment with key business areas

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the ongoing development, standardisation, and optimisation of PMO frameworks, including processes, templates, and toolkits
• Provide strategic oversight and ensure alignment across a diverse portfolio of programmes
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to agree priorities, establish delivery plans, and ensure execution aligns with business objectives
• Offer consultative support, bringing a blend of delivery knowledge and advisory capability
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the PMO function, working alongside a strong PMO Analyst who supports execution
• Champion reporting standards, governance, and portfolio health checks to enable informed decision-making

If you're a confident PMO Lead professional looking to bring structure and strategic alignment to a high-profile impact portfolio, apply now