PMO Manager

DHL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company based at East Midlands Airport seeks a PMO Manager to oversee the Programme Office’s activities. You will collaborate with various departments, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure project compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have Prince 2 certification and experience in multi-discipline project management. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

My DHL Rewards

Express Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

DHL Share Plan

Cycle to Work

UTC Travel

24/7 GP Helpline

AXA Private Healthcare

On site physio

Bupa Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-discipline project management.
• Proven report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and facilitate project flow.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the Programme Office.
• Ensure stakeholder communication throughout project processes.
• Support project managers with documentation and governance.

Skills

Prince 2 qualification

Programme planning skills

Change management experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

PMO Manager

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Hours: 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday to meet business needs flexibility is required

Location: DHL Aviation at East Midlands Airport

Department: Programmes, Performance & Quality

The PMO Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Programme Office, providing guidance on PMO policies and processes, and creating and implementing project governance standards across the business. This role will collaborate with other H&G UK departments to develop projects and programs that align with the long‑term vision of the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Communicating with stakeholders at multiple levels when completing the local investment request process/ Weekly PRS Reviews.
• Ensuring all feedback received from region, when submitting Regional investments are responded within the time allocated by the European investment team.
• To ensure all projects that require status updates attend the monthly steering board meetings, ensuring MOM are shared.
• Providing guidance to stakeholders on completing documentation required within Projects including: PRS Submissions, Investment Process, BRS/PID Completion.
• Ensure that projects comply with DHL Polices and Standards.
• Create/set up teams channels in order to ensure a centralized communication channel for each project ensuring standardization including risk, issue, change and lesson learnt logs are included.
• Supporting the Project Managers with the tailoring of project documents following the H&G UK programmes team processes.
• Ensuring all Risk and Issues are correctly logged.
• To ensure that projects are aligned with DHL objectives in relation to rationales/justification for BCA submissions to support regional guidance, compliance and governance.
• Support on H&G UK 2025 Masterplan outlining clear priorities to support increasing the Profitable Network.
• All employees are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and also those affected by their activities.

You’ll bring to this role:

• Prince 2 qualification and/or Project experience (desirable)
• Programme planning skills (desirable)
• Experience in multi-discipline projects management / change management (desirable)
• Great eye for detail and meticulous planning skills
• Ability to coordinate tasks to project teams and facilitate flow of work
• Proven ability in report writing, PowerPoint presentation and ability to prepare analytical reports highlighting and interpreting key business information
• Good communication skills in the areas of presentation, negotiating and influencing
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A safety first attitude. You must conduct yourself in an orderly manner within the workplace, ensuring that correct uniform and PPE is worn when required.

Benefits available with DHL:

• My DHL Rewards
• Express Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• DHL Share Plan
• Cycle to Work
• UTC Travel
• 24/7 GP Helpline
• AXA Private Healthcare
• On site physio
• Bupa Employee Assistance Programme

Applications: To apply for the position, please submit your CV detailing your full and complete 5 year history including employment, education and any gaps of unemployment longer than 28 days. Please note, if you are an internal applicant you are required to let your manager/supervisor know that you are applying for a new position.