PMO Lead (Transformation)

London Borough of Hackney; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in London is seeking a PMO Lead to spearhead its transformation efforts. The successful candidate will oversee the Programme Management Office, ensuring governance and delivery on key projects that benefit the community. This is an opportunity to influence positive change in a dynamic environment, with a focus on inclusivity and resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex transformative projects.
• Experience of working with SROs and managing governance.
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Programme Management Office (PMO).
• Provide assurance to the transformation board on project delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

Education

Experience in Local Government

Job description

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12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity

At Hackney Council we have an ambitious vision to make the borough fairer and safer, greener and healthier and a great place for every child to grow up. To help deliver that vision, we have developed a cross-council transformation programme supported by a new team who work with colleagues across the council to deliver improved services for residents. We are seeking an experienced programme management professional to develop and lead our Programme Management Office (PMO), providing assurance through regular reporting to the transformation board (CLT) that portfolios are delivering agreed benefits to time, quality and budget.

12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity

At Hackney Council we have an ambitious vision to make the borough fairer and safer, greener and healthier and a great place for every child to grow up. To help deliver that vision, we have developed a cross-council transformation programme supported by a new team who work with colleagues across the council to deliver improved services for residents. We are seeking an experienced programme management professional to develop and lead our Programme Management Office (PMO), providing assurance through regular reporting to the transformation board (CLT) that portfolios are delivering agreed benefits to time, quality and budget.

You will have experience of delivering complex transformational change in Local Government, working with a range of stakeholders to co-produce and implement improvements which deliver positive outcomes for our residents. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of implementation and delivery of strong and effective governance, working closely with SROs and other colleagues to proactively identify and resolve challenges.

Just as important as your background is your mindset – we’re committed to putting residents at the heart of what we do and designing and delivering inclusive services that work for everyone. You’ll need to be committed to doing the best for local people and share our values of being open and inclusive, ambitious and proud, and pioneering and proactive.

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

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Closing date for applications: 15 June 2025 (22:59)

Interview date: 25 June 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [e-mail]

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