PMO Project Manager for Regional Growth Delivery

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Eye Care Scheme

Bicycle purchase scheme

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Project Manager within our PMO to lead end-to-end delivery of programmes across the region, coordinating with senior stakeholders and partners to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong governance, planning and reporting, with accountability for risk, resource management and delivering tangible benefits for residents and businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the management of a project and managing a complex set of stakeholders.
• Experience delivering projects as part of a large or medium complexity project team, or as a specialist/workstream lead on a smaller project
• Experience developing and tracking delivery against a project plan, budget and set of milestones
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, issues and dependencies
• Strong governance skills, with the ability to establish project controls and support effective governance, decision-making and assurance measures
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships, including chairing or contributing to governance meetings
• Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, from initiation and business case development through to implementation and close-down, ensuring agreed outcomes are delivered within time, cost and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and controls, managing resources, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies to keep delivery on track.
• Work closely with Senior Responsible Owners, delivery teams, PMO colleagues and external partners, coordinating activity, managing stakeholder relationships and providing clear direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, expenditure and forecasts, working with Finance colleagues to maintain financial control, manage changes and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Prepare accurate project reports, board papers and governance updates, ensuring progress, risks and key decisions are clearly communicated and aligned with PMO standards and assurance requirements.
• Track project milestones, outcomes and benefits, supporting evaluation, capturing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement across WMCA's project delivery practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Planning and scheduling

Financial management

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

MS Project

PRINCE2

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Project Manager within our PMO to lead end-to-end delivery of programmes across the region, coordinating with senior stakeholders and partners to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong governance, planning and reporting, with accountability for risk, resource management and delivering tangible benefits for residents and businesses.