PMO Manager - Project Delivery and Major Events

Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department is seeking a PMO Manager to oversee the setup of an Integrated Programme Management Office. The role involves developing PMO practices, managing governance, and leading a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in major government projects and recognized project management qualifications. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a PMO in a major programme or working on a major government project.
• Proven ability to develop and manage governance structures and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PMO practices for successful programme delivery.
• Manage programme governance and establish reporting requirements.
• Lead risk and issue management and maintain the programme plan.

Skills

Governance

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits Management

Education

APMQ

MSP

PRINCE2

PLP

Job description

PMO Manager - Project Delivery and Major Events

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The post holder will own the next stage of setup for an Integrated Programme Management Office (PMO), led by DCMS. This includes designing and implementing a PMO structure across HMG delivery partners and leading workstreams to ensure high-quality practices. The post reports to the G6 Head of PMO.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement first-class PMO practices to set up successful programme delivery, providing guidance and support to colleagues.
2. Manage programme governance, including establishing rhythms for internal, cross-Government, and reporting requirements.
3. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, engaging senior stakeholders as needed.
4. Create and oversee internal assurance processes and manage external assurance with NISTA.
5. Lead risk and issue management, benefits tracking, and maintain the programme plan.
6. Support a multidisciplinary team from various professions such as Policy, Analysis, Commercial, and Finance.
7. This role may involve line or task management of up to 2 SEOs and 1 HEO, focusing on support and career development.

Person specification

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience leading a PMO in a major programme or working on a major government project (GMPP).
2. Proven ability to develop and manage governance structures, project controls, and reporting.
3. Experience in developing complex programme plans, including scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budgets.
4. Experience in benefits management—identifying, quantifying, and tracking programme benefits.
5. Experience establishing risk and issue management processes.
6. Line management experience, especially in team development.
7. A recognised project or programme management qualification (e.g., APMQ, MSP, PRINCE2, PLP).

We are hosting an information session about the role, led by Indiana Oakthorn and Imogen Adie, on:

• 28th May at 12:00pm

This session offers an opportunity to learn more about the role, team, and department, and to ask questions. Please register by filling out the registration form by 27th May at 12:00pm to receive an invitation.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industry: Events Services

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