PMO Lead: Governance & Delivery Champion

Expleo; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a PMO Lead to oversee the Project Management Office, ensuring governance and support across various projects. The role involves managing resources while maintaining project standards and delivering strategic oversight during a maternity cover period. Key responsibilities include leading PMO operations, coordinating projects, and improving PMO processes, along with demonstrated leadership capabilities and a strong understanding of project governance frameworks.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Skill expansion opportunities

Access to ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO leadership or senior project coordination roles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in process improvement and implementing best practices within PMO functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO operations and ensure adherence to governance frameworks.
• Coordinate projects and align delivery with organisational objectives.
• Develop and maintain resourcing models and oversee resource planning.
• Conduct project health checks and RAID reviews.
• Manage forecasting and capacity planning for project delivery.
• Prepare and manage Project Board meetings.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders.
• Provide guidance and support to PMO Analysts and project teams.
• Lead PMO team members, ensuring effective performance.
• Review and improve PMO processes for efficiency and governance.

Skills

Strong understanding of project governance frameworks and methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated leadership capability with experience in coaching and guiding team members

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools

Education

Desirable Certifications: MAPM, Scrum Master, PMP, Prince2

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a PMO Lead to oversee the Project Management Office, ensuring governance and support across various projects. The role involves managing resources while maintaining project standards and delivering strategic oversight during a maternity cover period. Key responsibilities include leading PMO operations, coordinating projects, and improving PMO processes, along with demonstrated leadership capabilities and a strong understanding of project governance frameworks.