PMO Lead

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Cumming Group UK & Europe is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to own planning, reporting, governance, and control across major infrastructure programmes in Ireland. You will implement robust PMO systems and drive performance across the lifecycle of projects.

The role supports project directors and delivery teams, with flexibility for Dublin or Cork offices and travel to sites as needed. You will mentor staff and uphold corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in project controls or PMO in infrastructure sector.
• Experience managing capital works in roads, rail, water utilities or public realm.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta Powerproject.
• Advanced MS Excel and Power BI for reporting and dashboards.
• Certification in project controls or PMO preferred.
• Experience in client-side PMOs or consultancy environments.
• Experience with digital delivery and BIM within controls processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of project controls frameworks across infrastructure programmes.
• Manage schedule, cost, risk, change, and performance management across multiple projects.
• Establish PMO governance structures to ensure reporting accuracy and project accountability.
• Oversee preparation of integrated master schedules, cost plans, earned value reports, and dashboards.
• Identify trends, variances, and risks; propose mitigating actions to keep programmes on track.
• Provide assurance and audit functions across planning, budgeting, and reporting disciplines.
• Lead monthly reporting cycles, client updates, and steering group packs with high-quality data insights.
• Support procurement and commercial functions through planning and forecasting inputs.
• Develop PMO tools, templates, and systems aligning with ISO standards and best practice.
• Mentor junior project controls staff and foster continuous improvement.
• Act as liaison between client PMOs and delivery teams for alignment.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Education

Engineering/Construction/PMO degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We are now seeking an experienced PMO Lead to join our Ireland team and play a pivotal role in growing our teams and managing and leading complex infrastructure projects including but not limited to transport, utilities and water

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The Role

As the PMO Lead, you will take ownership of the planning, reporting, governance, and control functions that underpin successful delivery of major infrastructure programmes.

This strategic role will support project directors, clients, and delivery teams by implementing and maintaining robust PMO systems and processes. You will play a key part in driving consistency, transparency, and performance across the lifecycle of our projects.

You will be based in our Dublin or Cork offices, with flexible working and travel to project sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project controls frameworks across infrastructure programmes
• Manage schedule, cost, risk, change, and performance management processes across multiple projects
• Establish and maintain PMO governance structures to ensure reporting accuracy and project accountability
• Oversee the preparation of integrated master schedules, cost plans, earned value reports, and progress dashboards
• Identify trends, variances, and risks; propose mitigating actions to keep programmes on track
• Provide assurance and audit functions across planning, budgeting, and reporting disciplines
• Lead monthly reporting cycles, client updates, and steering group packs with high-quality data insights
• Support procurement and commercial functions through planning and forecasting inputs
• Develop PMO tools, templates, and systems that align with ISO standards and best practice
• Mentor junior project controls staff and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Act as a key liaison between client PMOs and delivery teams, ensuring alignment and consistency

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in project controls or PMO functions within the Irish or UK infrastructure sector
• Proven experience managing capital works or infrastructure projects such as roads, rail, bridges, water, utilities, or public realm
• Expertise in project planning and controls tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta Powerproject
• Advanced MS Excel and reporting/dashboarding capability (e.g., Power BI)
• Strong knowledge of cost and schedule control techniques, including earned value management
• Familiarity with Irish construction procurement frameworks and public sector delivery models
• Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional certification in project controls or PMO (e.g., AACE, PMI-SP, MSP, PRINCE2)
• Chartered or working toward membership of a relevant body (e.g., RICS, APM, Engineers Ireland)
• Experience working within client-side PMOs or consultancy environments
• Understanding of digital delivery and BIM integration within controls processes
• Experience implementing or managing PMO tools and systems across large programmes