Senior PMO Lead

Pontoon; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment consultancy is seeking a Senior PMO Lead in Wokingham to oversee governance for a Data Sharing Infrastructure programme. The role involves managing the governance framework, coordinating internal and external forums, and ensuring effective decision-making. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing governance frameworks and a strong passion for successful programme outcomes. This position offers a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension and requires 2 days per week on-site work.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for effective programme governance and successful delivery outcomes.
• Experience managing governance frameworks within large, complex programmes or portfolios.
• Confidence coordinating cross‑functional teams spanning delivery, commercial, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evolve the governance framework for the DSI programme.
• Coordinate internal governance forums and working groups across the DSI Coordinator function.
• Lead the development of governance reports and presentation materials.
• Interface with wider organisational governance structures for alignment and coordination.
• Coordinate external governance forums, including logistics and agenda planning.
• Develop programme reporting frameworks for stakeholders.
• Support programme delivery planning including progress tracking.
• Maintain governance documentation and artefacts.
• Identify and manage risks related to DSI delivery.
• Facilitate evidence‑based decision‑making.

Skills

Programme governance management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Job Title : Senior PMO Lead

Location : Wokingham / 2 days per week on site

Contract : 6 months with possibility for extension

Overview

An industry-wide organisation is seeking a Senior PMO Lead to oversee governance and assurance for the Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) programme.

The DSI is a decentralised socio-technical solution designed to enable secure, resilient, and standardised data sharing between energy system participants.

The organisation is leading the development and coordination of the DSI on behalf of the sector and has been appointed by the regulator to oversee its implementation through a defined governance role known as the DSI Coordinator.

This position sits within the Management & Governance team and is responsible for managing the programme's governance framework, coordinating internal and external governance forums, and ensuring robust oversight of delivery performance, risk, and decision‑making.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and evolve the governance framework for the DSI programme, ensuring effective, transparent decision‑making and accountability.
• Coordinate internal governance forums and working groups across the DSI Coordinator function and delivery workstreams, acting as secretariat for the Programme Board, Steering Committee, and other internal forums.
• Lead the development of governance reports and presentation materials, working closely with delivery, planning, and risk functions, including inputs from delivery control teams.
• Interface with wider organisational governance structures to ensure alignment, escalation, and coordination of cross‑cutting issues.
• Coordinate external governance forums, such as the Stakeholder Advisory Group, including logistics, agenda planning, and preparation of supporting materials.
• Develop and maintain programme reporting frameworks, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of performance, risk, progress, and benefits to stakeholders.
• Support programme delivery planning, including progress tracking, cost estimates, timelines, and dependencies.
• Maintain governance documentation and artefacts, including terms of reference, minutes, action logs, and decision records.
• Identify and manage risks related to DSI delivery, working closely with governance and delivery teams to define mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate evidence‑based decision‑making to ensure prioritisation and delivery choices align with the governance framework and programme strategy.

About You - Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Strong passion for effective programme governance and successful delivery outcomes.
• Experience managing governance frameworks within large, complex programmes or portfolios.
• Confidence coordinating cross‑functional teams spanning delivery, commercial, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with public‑sector or regulatory governance requirements - experience in the energy sector is advantageous.
• Proven experience running governance forums, steering groups, and advisory committees.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to balance detail with strategic oversight and support robust, timely decision‑making.

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