PMO Manager - Digital & Business Transformation

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit consultancy in Uxbridge seeks a PMO Manager to lead digital and business transformation initiatives. The role involves managing the PMO, enhancing project governance, and ensuring successful project delivery. Ideal candidates are experienced in PMO frameworks and stakeholder engagement, with a project management qualification. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a 22% pension and 44 days holiday.

Benefits

22% Pension

44 Days Holiday

Purpose-Led Culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in PMO or programme management leading multiple complex projects.
• Confident in establishing PMO frameworks and governance structures.
• Proven track record in delivering business or digital transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the central Project Management Office overseeing digital and transformation projects.
• Maintain and enhance project governance, reporting, and performance frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders to prioritise and resource major business initiatives.
• Track and report project performance to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

PMO management

Stakeholder engagement

Project governance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

PMO Manager – Digital & Business Transformation

Duration: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Working Location: Hybrid – Uxbridge & Home

£78,000 + 22% Pension + 44 Days Holiday + Purpose‑Led Culture + Gold Standard Organisation

Are you an experienced project or PMO professional with a passion for driving transformation and innovation?
Do you thrive in a hands‑on environment where you can shape, deliver, and embed real organisational change?

This long‑established not‑for‑profit procurement and construction consultancy has been a trusted partner to the public sector for over half a century. Known for its collaborative culture, social purpose, and Gold Standard accreditation, it helps local authorities, housing associations, and public bodies deliver better homes, buildings, and communities through innovation and partnership.

About the Role

In this pivotal 12‑month fixed‑term role, you will take a central role in driving the organisation's digital and business transformation agenda. Working closely with the Director of IT and Transformation, you will lead the PMO, ensuring key projects progress smoothly, governance is robust, and teams have the support and tools they need to deliver successfully. This is a role for someone who can combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery to embed lasting change.

The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative PMO professional with a proven track record in delivering complex projects. Highly organised and analytical, you provide structure and hands‑on delivery while engaging senior stakeholders effectively. You are a natural problem‑solver who champions innovation and continuous improvement, with a recognised project management qualification and experience in multi‑stakeholder environments. Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Dynamics, or Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the central Project Management Office, overseeing a portfolio of digital and transformation projects.
• Maintain and enhance project governance, reporting, and performance frameworks across the organisation.
• Partner with senior leaders to prioritise, sequence, and resource major business initiatives.
• Support hands‑on delivery, using tools like Microsoft Power Apps, Forms, and Flows to design and implement practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Track and report project performance, benefits, and risks to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Build a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement across teams and departments.
• Champion innovation promoting smarter use of data, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Engage stakeholders across all levels, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and accountability.

The Person

• Experienced PMO or programme management professional with a strong track record in leading multiple complex projects.
• Confident in establishing and improving PMO frameworks, governance, and reporting structures.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, able to engage credibly with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering business or digital transformation programmes.
• Qualified in project management (PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent).
• Experience in the public sector, procurement, construction, or not‑for‑profit environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Power BI, or similar digital tools would be advantageous.

This 12‑month fixed‑term role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, socially purposeful organisation at a pivotal time of change. You will enjoy autonomy, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the chance to deliver meaningful transformation across projects that improve communities and public services nationwide.