PMO Manager

Oliver James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to join their Strategy & Transformation team in Greater London. This role involves driving PMO governance across complex projects, ensuring delivery standards, and implementing process improvements. Candidates must have strong leadership experience in the legal sector and the ability to enhance project delivery frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong PMO leadership experience within the legal sector.
• Solid project delivery background with end-to-end lifecycle knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive PMO governance across programmes and projects.
• Ensure consistent delivery standards, reporting, and controls.
• Support end-to-end project delivery frameworks.

Skills

PMO leadership experience

Project delivery knowledge

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

PMO Manager to join Strategy & Transformation team. This role sits within the project delivery function and will play a key role in driving governance, delivery standards, and continuous improvement across a portfolio of programmes. Global law firm looking to hire an experienced PMO Manager to join their Strategy & Transformation team.

About the Role

Reporting into the Head of Project Delivery, you'll be responsible for overseeing PMO activities across complex initiatives, ensuring strong governance, consistency, and high-quality delivery. This is not a "maintenance" PMO role - they're looking for someone who can actively contribute to improving processes, frameworks, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive PMO governance across programmes and projects
• Ensure consistent delivery standards, reporting, and controls
• Support end-to-end project delivery frameworks
• Work closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements across PMO and delivery
• Provide insight and reporting to support decision-making

Key Requirements

• Strong PMO leadership experience within the legal sector (essential)
• Solid project delivery background with end-to-end lifecycle knowledge
• Experience working in similar-sized law firms or complex environments
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, and reporting
• Ability to drive improvements and add value beyond BAU
• Excellent stakeholder management skills