PMO Manager

amber labs; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Project Manager to spearhead a significant data centre and infrastructure upgrade. This pivotal role requires a strong engineering background and the ability to manage complex, mission-critical projects within a high-profile defence programme. The successful candidate will lead the Project Management Office, ensuring best practices are followed and projects align with business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a secure and highly regulated environment, driving strategic initiatives and fostering stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with experience in managing complex projects.
• Proven track record in leading PMO for large-scale infrastructure programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO function, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks.
• Monitor project progress and manage stakeholder communication effectively.

Skills

Engineering background

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Resource Management

Experience in secure environments

Job description

Programme Project Manager – Data Centre & Infrastructure

Clearance - Active SC Clearance

Job Type - Permanent or Contract

We are seeking a Programme Project Manager to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for a large-scale data centre refresh and network infrastructure upgrade. This is a high-impact role within one of Europe’s most significant defence infrastructure programmes, requiring a strong engineering background and experience in managing complex, mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the PMO function, establishing best practices and ensuring adherence to internal governance frameworks.
• Oversee programme-level processes, resource allocation, and governance, ensuring projects remain on track and within budget.
• Monitor and track project progress, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and escalating risks where necessary.
• Request and review reports and project documentation from workstream leads and project managers.
• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting at both programme and project levels, ensuring transparency and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Align projects with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities for additional business development and strategic alignment.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in engineering, infrastructure, data centres, or cloud environments.
• Proven experience in leading a PMO within large-scale infrastructure or defence-related programmes.
• Expertise in programme governance, resource management, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and workstream leads in a complex technical environment.
• Experience working in secure, highly regulated environments (defence, nuclear, or government experience is desirable but not essential).
• Ex-military candidates with relevant project management experience are highly desirable.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive business development opportunities where applicable.

This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, mission-critical defence infrastructure programme, ensuring successful delivery and long-term impact.