VCP Programme Controller: PMO & Transformation Lead

Smiths Detection; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive PMO professional to support a major transformation programme. You'll contribute across the Value Creation Programme, coordinating milestones, risks and dependencies.

Working within the Portfolio Programme Management Office, you’ll deliver governance, reporting and dashboards for senior leaders, helping ensure visibility and timely decision-making. This role sits in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale environment.

Qualifications

• Previous PMO, Programme Coordinator, Project Controller or Project Support experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities; advanced Excel.
• Experience using SharePoint and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Tracking programme milestones, actions, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Maintaining programme plans, schedules and reporting packs.
• Producing dashboards, status reports and executive updates.
• Coordinating governance reviews, workshops and steering meetings.
• Managing action logs and ensuring follow-up with stakeholders.
• Supporting benefit tracking, financial reporting and performance monitoring.
• Maintaining SharePoint repositories and programme documentation.
• Supporting senior stakeholders with accurate programme information and reporting.
• Identifying reporting gaps and data quality issues.
• Helping establish and improve programme controls, governance and reporting standards.

Skills

PMO

Project Controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Smiths Detection in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive PMO professional to support a major transformation programme. You'll contribute across the Value Creation Programme, coordinating milestones, risks and dependencies.

Working within the Portfolio Programme Management Office, you’ll deliver governance, reporting and dashboards for senior leaders, helping ensure visibility and timely decision-making. This role sits in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale environment.