Program Management Office Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail bank is seeking an experienced governance leader in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will manage governance practices, drive benefits realisation, and provide leadership to teams. This hybrid role requires strong leadership and experience in regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing governance structures across programmes.
• Experience delivering in a regulatory environment.
• Experience influencing business professionals on governance controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as governance ambassador, ensuring control culture.
• Manage change framework and stage-gating of projects.
• Lead governance forums and reporting.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

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

Job description

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Client:

McCabe & Barton

Location:

stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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