PMO Lead

Page Personnel; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing organization is seeking a PMO Lead to establish a centralized PMO function. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to support transformation programmes within a hybrid working environment. A recognized project management qualification is required, and strong analytical and governance skills are essential for success in this role. Competitive salary range of £54,012 - £56,967 plus excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Generous salary plus excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of governance principles across portfolios, programmes, and projects.
• Demonstrated background in PMO or portfolio oversight roles.
• Experience in transformation programmes within regulated settings.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and sustain a centralised PMO function.
• Collaborate with programme leads to embed PMO practices.
• Manage governance routines and reporting for decision-making.

Skills

Project management qualifications

Governance principles

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Education

Recognised qualification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP)

Job description

• Generous salary plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working

About Our Client

I am working with an innovative and well respected housing organisation, who are searching for a PMO Lead to join their team. As PMO Lead, you will play a vital role in establishing and embedding a centralised PMO function to support the successful delivery of an exciting transformation programme. This is a permanent role, with hybrid working based out of Walsall.

Job Description

• Help shape and sustain a centralised PMO function that provides structured oversight across all transformation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with programme leads, senior project and business analysis roles, change management, and other key business contacts to embed PMO practices.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of frameworks, tools, and templates that support change delivery.
• Manage governance routines and reporting for decision-making bodies, ensuring outputs are timely, consistent, and insightful for senior leadership.
• Offer constructive scrutiny and assurance across transformation initiatives to ensure documentation, planning, and delivery are robust and measurable.
• Assist programme leads in maintaining visibility of all active initiatives across six transformation workstreams.
• Maintain and oversee a centralised RAID log, ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are tracked and escalated appropriately.
• Support the tracking of benefits from initial identification through to delivery and post-implementation evaluation.
• Promote continuous improvement by facilitating assurance reviews and managing the lessons learned process.

The Successful Applicant

• Holds a recognised qualification in project or portfolio management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM PMQ, P3O or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of governance principles across portfolios, programmes, and projects.
• Well-versed in managing risks, tracking benefits, handling dependencies, and providing delivery assurance.
• Experience working in transformation programmes within regulated or public sector settings is a plus.
• Demonstrated background in PMO or portfolio oversight roles, particularly in complex, multi-stream environments.
• Skilled in designing and embedding governance models and reporting mechanisms.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, with a track record of influencing senior leaders using data-driven insights.
• Familiar with implementing and managing reporting and resource planning processes.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and focused on delivery outcomes.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable working autonomously while coordinating across multiple teams.
• Motivated by enabling change and supporting teams to achieve success.

What's on Offer

• Salary range of £54,012 - £56,967
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Plus many more excellent benefits