PMO Manager – Contract Opportunity – £400-450 per day, Outside IR35 – Fully R[...]

Unify Talent - IT, Digital & Tech Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment firm is seeking a PMO Manager to oversee complex projects within the public sector. The successful candidate will drive governance and reporting while engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. This is a fully remote position with an initial 3-month contract, likely to extend.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PMO Manager in the public sector.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PMO activities across multiple projects.
• Establish governance frameworks and reporting standards.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align with goals.

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

PPM platforms

Job description

PMO Manager

£400-450 per day, Outside IR35

Fully Remote (Must be based in UK)

Initial 3 month Contract (very likely to extend)

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to support the delivery of complex programmes within a public sector or government setting. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive best practices across project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage PMO activities across multiple projects and programmes.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, reporting standards, and risk/issue tracking.
• Provide support in planning, resource management, and assurance.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Monitor project performance and implement continuous improvement processes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a PMO Manager in the public sector or government domain.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, controls, and delivery frameworks (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and regulated environment.
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Power BI, or PPM platforms.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer facing/engagement skills
• Excellent experience working in a team set up, with a consultative, helpful approach

Please apply in the first instance by submitting your latest CV for immediate review.

Many thanks,

Unify