Senior PMO Director, Energy & Natural Resources Programs

Turner & Townsend; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to drive the establishment, governance and performance management of PMO functions across UK energy portfolios. The role focuses on delivering robust reporting, assurance and insight to executive leadership and client teams.

You will design governance frameworks, lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives, fostering continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading PMO functions on large programmes or portfolios.
• Proven track record delivering PMO governance and programme controls solutions.
• Experience within Energy, Utilities, Nuclear, Power, Rail, Aviation or other major infrastructure sectors.
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including client executives and programme boards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary PMO and project controls teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment, mobilisation and ongoing management of PMO functions on major projects and programmes.
• Design and implement programme governance frameworks, reporting structures and performance management processes.
• Drive integrated programme controls across planning, cost, risk, change, performance and reporting functions.
• Provide executive-level reporting, analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate programme reviews, assurance activities and governance forums.
• Monitor programme performance through key metrics and KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with project and programme teams to ensure delivery remains aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated management information, dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Influence and challenge senior stakeholders to drive accountability and delivery excellence.
• Lead and mentor PMO and project controls teams, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Support business growth through client engagement and development of Turner & Townsend’s PMO capability and service offerings.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance & reporting

Programme controls

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to drive the establishment, governance and performance management of PMO functions across UK energy portfolios. The role focuses on delivering robust reporting, assurance and insight to executive leadership and client teams.

You will design governance frameworks, lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives, fostering continuous improvement and accountability.