PMO Manager *FTC Until 31st September 2026*

SAGA PLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company for older adults is seeking a PMO Manager to support the Programme Management team in a hybrid role based in London. You will manage dependencies and report status while supporting project delivery. Ideal candidates have a strong background in stakeholder management and organizational skills. A comprehensive benefits package including holiday allowance, pension, and performance bonus is offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Performance-related annual bonus – up to 5%

Life assurance policy

Well-being programme

Colleague discounts on cruises and holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Income protection

Saga Academy access

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting deadlines & targets.
• Exceptional stakeholder-management skills.
• Comfortable simplifying complex information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Management Office in key activities.
• Create workstream and programme planning artefacts.
• Track risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions.
• Weekly status reporting and consolidate materials.
• Schedule meetings and book rooms.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to identify challenges

Adaptability

Job description

PMO Manager – Salary up to £60,000‑£70,000 per annum depending on experience (FTC).

Application deadline: 31st December 2025. Location: London (Hybrid – minimum two days in office).

Following Saga's announcement to partner with Ageas in early 2026, as PMO Manager you will support the Programme Management team with the execution of all PMO functions in the delivery of the overall Programme throughout 2025. Reporting into the Programme Manager you’ll be responsible for key areas of the programme office including planning and dependency management across a large, multi‑workstream programme team; weekly/monthly production of governance materials to support Steering and Operating committees; execution of existing processes including resource management, interlock with finance and budgeting teams, and RAID management.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase additional 5 days)
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance‑related annual bonus – up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 × salary
• Well‑being programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Management Office and the Programme team and workstream leads in executing their key activities throughout delivery.
• Create individual and consolidated workstream and programme planning artefacts.
• Track associated risk, issue, dependencies and assumptions with a particular focus on dependency management.
• Weekly status reporting at a workstream level and consolidate into Steering and Operating committee materials.
• Capture action from key governance forums and associated management and closure.
• Interface with other key roles within the PMO including finance budget management, resourcing and risk management.
• Schedule meetings and book rooms (via Executive Assistants).
• Review and update Programme artefacts to ensure best‑practice is maintained regarding storage, sign‑off etc.
• Align with and support other members of the Programme Office driving delivery in areas including technology alignment.
• Joint plan management with third parties.

The Ideal Candidate

Successful PMO managers have experience supporting complex, large programme delivery projects across technology and business teams. Experience in insurance is not essential, but a background in financial services and an understanding of regulation would be advantageous.

• Proven track record of meeting deadlines & targets.
• Comfortable simplifying complex information into digestible insight.
• Exceptional stakeholder‑management skills.
• Flexible & able to change direction at short notice.
• Excellent organisational and presentational skills.
• Ability to identify challenges before they materialise.
• Comfortable operating across multiple levels & business units.

Saga Values

Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special.

About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK’s specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50. We are a recognised and trusted brand for this demographic, offering cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine. We aim to be the most‑trusted brand for older people in the UK, delivering exceptional products and service. We are committed to an inclusive culture where colleagues can be their best and create moments that are personal and special.

Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. We champion age inclusivity, are signatories of the Age‑Friendly Employer Pledge, a Disability Confident employer and uphold inclusive recruiting.

Your application will have fair consideration and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey. To learn more about our DEI policies and colleague stories, please visit Jobs & careers with Saga.