PMO Manager

Amber Labs; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amber Labs is seeking a PMO Manager to lead the Project Management Office for a significant data centre refresh and network infrastructure upgrade. This role requires a strong engineering background and experience in managing complex projects within a regulated environment, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering, infrastructure, or cloud environments.
• Proven experience in leading a PMO within large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Experience working in secure, regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO function, establishing best practices and governance.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams.
• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Resource Management

Engineering Background

Job description

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Programme Project Manager – Data Centre & Infrastructure

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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