PMO Manager

Culina Group; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a PMO Manager to ensure effective operation within the Group PMO function. You will manage the PMO team, ensure adherence to governance processes, and engage with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in a complex organization, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently. This role offers competitive benefits including annual leave, a bonus scheme, and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Company bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension contributions

Life assurance

24/7 wellness support

Eye care vouchers

Employee awards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a PMO or project delivery environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent understanding of project and programme governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the PMO team.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates are completed by project teams.
• Conduct project assurance walkthroughs with key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in PMO or project delivery

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

SharePoint

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Reporting to the Group Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective operation of the Group PMO function. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to PMO processes across all programmes and projects, maintaining high standards of reporting, governance, and delivery support, and managing the PMO team. Your role is high profile in the group with extensive senior stakeholder engagement required.

Key Duties

1. Lead, manage, and develop the PMO team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
2. Provide feedback and coaching to project teams based on audit findings.
3. Ensure timely and accurate updates are completed by project teams and are ready for review by senior stakeholders.
4. Conduct project assurance walkthroughs with key stakeholders and SMEs from the group.
5. Continuously improve and refine PMO processes in collaboration with the Governance Team.
6. Ensure all projects and programmes across the group adhere to established PMO frameworks, standards, and governance processes.
7. Act as the first point of contact for project teams requiring guidance on PMO procedures.
8. Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of programme dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
9. Maintain a centralised view of programme health, risks, and dependencies.
10. Support the implementation of new tools, templates, and systems to enhance PMO efficiency.
11. Monitor and manage the PMO’s service delivery performance, ensuring responsiveness and consistency.
12. Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities through structured reviews.
13. Lead and coordinate project audits in collaboration with the PMO Administrator, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
14. Ensure appropriate cross-training, skills development, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a PMO or project delivery environment, ideally within a large or complex organisation (e.g., 3PL).
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing teams.
• Excellent understanding of project and programme governance frameworks.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality visual and written updates.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communication across all levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools and reporting platforms (e.g., MS Project, Power BI, SharePoint).

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee, offering opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a thriving team culture.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – Reward for collective success through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – Access to clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme – Contributions of 5% from employees and 8% from employers for a comfortable retirement.
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.
• Wellness – Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
• Eye Care Vouchers – Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – Employee awards for extra effort and long service.
• Everyday discounts – Access to over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.