Transformation PMO Consultant - Local Government projects

Project Blackbook LTD; London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy is seeking a Transformation PMO Consultant to lead local government projects. This role involves maintaining program oversight, developing governance frameworks, and driving organisational transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong PMO background and a proven ability to manage complex programs effectively. If you're an independent consultant ready to make a significant impact in the public sector, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to delivering successful change initiatives and improving business performance in local authorities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex programs and driving change.
• Experience in developing governance frameworks and aligning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive oversight of programs and manage project plans.
• Develop governance frameworks to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Drive end-to-end transformation initiatives for sustainable change.

Skills

PMO

Governance structures

Organisational transformation

Consulting experience

Job description

Role: Transformation PMO Consultant - Local Government projects

Consulting Seniority: Junior Consultant - Manager

Day rate: £300-£500/day (outside IR35) (depending on the role and your seniority)

Project duration: 1-2 month initially (3-4 days per week)

Location: Hybrid in London

We’re collaborating with a boutique consultancy that specialises in delivering transformation projects within the public sector. They’re seeking independent consultants with PMO experience in local government projects. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of managing complex programs and driving successful change initiatives within local authorities.

We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform.

Tasks

• PMO: Maintain comprehensive program oversight by managing detailed project plans, tracking milestones and deliverables across workstreams, monitoring resource allocation, and maintaining a centralized risk and issue log to proactively identify and address potential challenges
• Governance: Develop and implement robust governance frameworks to ensure alignment of transformation initiatives with organisational objectives and compliance standards.
• Organisational Transformation: Drive end-to-end initiatives, aligning strategy, structure, and culture to deliver sustainable change and improved business performance

Requirements

• A currently available independent consultant
• PMO
• Governance structures
• Organisational transformation
• Nice to have: Experience working in local government projects
• Nice to have: Proven consulting experience, ideally with prior experience in full-time consulting management, stage gate management, financial tracking/budget cycles

Consulting levels considered:

- Consultant; Senior Consultant; Manager

We appreciate you making an application and aim to respond to all candidates.

Many thanks,

Blackbook Community Team