Senior PMO Manager

Mercury-Hampton-Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Bonus (Quarterly + Annual)

Pension (Up to 8%)

Private Healthcare

25 Days Annual Leave + BH

Long Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Mercury-Hampton-Ltd is seeking a Senior Transformation/PMO Manager to lead UK-wide strategic priorities, delivering quarterly plans and ensuring projects are completed on time and in line with business objectives.

The role requires developing clear project plans, coordinating stakeholders, and maintaining strong communication across the organisation. You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery while driving operational excellence during a period of growth.

Qualifications

• Strong project management or PMO leadership experience.
• Proven ability to deliver complex strategic initiatives in a business environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans aligned to quarterly strategic priorities.
• Lead delivery from project initiation through to completion and aftercare.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align decisions and manage expectations.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, obstacles and results.
• Manage project budgets and allocate people and resources effectively.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency, digitalisation, automation and innovation.
• Support the wider business in embedding change and operational excellence.

Job description

Senior PMO ManagerSouth or Midlands - You could live in: London, Home Counties, Midlands, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Swindon, Reading, Slough, Oxford, Luton, Northampton, Cambridge, Leicester, Birmingham, CoventryCompetitive basic salary up to £90,000 OTE £110,000+Benefits include a Company Car, Bonus (Quarterly + Annual) OTE £20,000, Pension (Up to 8%), Private Healthcare, 25 Days Annual leave + BH,Long Term Incentive Plan (After 12 months of successful service)PE Backed Business - Massive investment & Growth plansTransformation/Project Management & Process ImprovementWorking with a leading infrastructure and utilities business covering a national business model.We are seeking a highly capable Senior Transformation/PMO Manager to join a growing business support function and take ownership of the delivery of key strategic priorities across the UK operation. This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with senior leaders at both UK and group level.The RoleThe successful candidate will lead the planning and execution of quarterly strategic priorities, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, on time and in line with business objectives. The initial focus will be the implementation of a future-fit operating plan for the UK business, with wider responsibility for identifying opportunities to improve operational and commercial excellence across the organisation.You will develop clear project plans, coordinate stakeholders, manage progress against milestones, and ensure strong communication across the business. This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, while maintaining quality, pace and operational continuity.You will be the transformation leader in a business with massive growth and development plans.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute project plans aligned to quarterly strategic priorities.Lead delivery from project initiation through to completion and aftercare.Work closely with senior stakeholders to align decisions and manage expectations.Provide regular updates on progress, risks, obstacles and results.Manage project budgets and allocate people and resources effectively.Identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency, digitalisation, automation and innovation.Support the wider business in embedding change and operational excellence.What we're looking forStrong project management or PMO leadership experience.Proven ability to deliver complex strategic initiatives in a business environment.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Confident decision-maker with a structured and organised approach.Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across functions.Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery-focused mindset.Experience of improving systems, processes, operations or ways of working would be highly beneficial.Personal attributesHighly organised and commercially aware.Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working with senior leadership.Able to manage multiple priorities without compromising quality.Analytical, collaborative and able to bring clarity to complexity.Why apply?This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in shaping business direction and driving meaningful change. You will have visibility at senior level, the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, and the chance to make a tangible impact on operational performance.