Program Management Office Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail bank in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Program Management Office Manager with extensive governance experience. You will ensure effective operational controls, manage risk assessments, and provide leadership to direct reports while driving continuous improvement in governance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing governance structures across programmes.
• Experience delivering in a regulatory environment is essential.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as governance ambassador, ensuring control culture and proper governance.
• Own financial controls including portfolio financials, forecasting, and reporting.
• Drive benefits realisation process across the portfolio.

Skills

Governance

Organisational skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

APMP, PRINCE2, P3O, MSP, MoP, MoR, Agile or PMI qualification

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Program Management Office Manager, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

McCabe & Barton

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid

McCabe and Barton and hiring for a leading retail bank. We are seeking an experienced governance leader to ensure the right controls and governance artefacts are in place for effective and efficient delivery and operations. You will establish a holistic view of performance, risks, issues, budgets, plans and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as governance ambassador, ensuring control culture and proper governance practices
• Manage the change framework and stage-gating of projects and programmes
• Own financial controls including portfolio financials, forecasting, and reporting
• Lead governance forums and reporting to key stakeholders
• Drive benefits realisation process across the portfolio
• Manage risk assessment processes and act as Risk Champion
• Provide leadership to direct reports including a Senior PMO Analyst

Required Experience:

• Experience implementing governance structures across programmes and operational areas
• Experience operating in challenging organisational environments balancing different priorities
• Experience influencing business professionals on governance controls
• Experience delivering in a regulatory environment
• APMP, PRINCE2, P3O, MSP, MoP, MoR, Agile or PMI qualification
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Leadership capabilities with focus on continuous improvement