Senior PMO Coordinator

Leidos; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is searching for a Senior PMO Coordinator to manage and oversee PMO processes while ensuring governance frameworks are adhered to. Responsibilities include developing reports for senior stakeholders and engaging confidently with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess significant PMO experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in PMO tools. This hybrid position based in Fareham offers a great opportunity for those looking to lead and mentor in a PMO setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a PMO role within complex programmes or portfolios.
• Broad understanding of PMO functions and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior PMO team members.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee PMO processes, ensuring governance frameworks are adhered to.
• Provide guidance and direction to PMO administrators.
• Own documentation and tracking of governance actions.
• Develop and maintain programme-level reporting for stakeholders.
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Skills

PMO processes management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Mentoring junior team members

Communication

Tools

PMO and project tools

Job description

Senior PMO Coordinator

Location: Hybrid – Whiteley, Hampshire

Clearance Required: SC clearance mandatory

What will I be doing?

• Manage, uphold, and oversee PMO processes, ensuring governance frameworks are embedded and adhered to.
• Provide guidance and direction to PMO administrators, fostering best practice and continuous improvement.
• Own documentation and tracking of governance actions, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where necessary.
• Develop and maintain programme‑level reporting and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders at senior levels, building strong relationships and influencing decision‑making.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Significant experience in a PMO role within complex programmes or portfolios.
• Broad understanding of PMO functions and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior PMO team members.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership.
• Proficiency in PMO and project tools and methodologies.

*Please note: This role is subject to the outcome of a bid. Any employment offers and contracts will be contingent upon the successful award of that bid.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.