PMO Lead: Governance, Delivery & Team Growth

MRI Software; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office breakfasts

Quarterly lunches

Virtual social events

Medical Aid Scheme

Personal Pension

Parental Leave

25 days annual leave + 16 hours Flex

Tuition Reimbursement

Work from anywhere for two weeks

DEI groups

Job summary

MRI Software is seeking a PMO Team Lead to drive governance, reporting, and continuous improvement across the UK Professional Services organization. You will lead a growing PMO team, ensure alignment with the MRI 4D Framework, and serve as a trusted advisor to project leadership.

The role is hybrid, based in Cape Town with UK hours, and requires strong PMO and leadership experience. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Team Leaders, and global PMO stakeholders to enhance delivery

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management, PMO leadership, or governance within professional services or software
• 2+ years people management or team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management
• Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, PMBOK, MSP or equivalent
• Experience managing project portfolios and producing executive-level reporting and insights
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, resource management, and risk management understanding
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple levels
• Experience driving process improvement and PMO maturity initiatives
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 incl. Excel and Power BI
• Experience in software, technology, or SaaS environments advantageous
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, globally distributed organization

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the PMO team for high performance and growth
• Oversee workload allocation, prioritization, and resource planning across the PMO
• Define objectives, performance standards, and development plans aligned to goals
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in PMO practice
• Act as escalation point for PMO issues, risks, and governance concerns
• Own and drive adherence to MRI 4D Framework across the project portfolio
• Conduct audits, health checks, and governance reviews to identify improvements
• Define and improve governance processes, templates, and documentation
• Ensure consistent application of governance standards across delivery teams
• Monitor remediation actions and ensure timely closure
• Oversee portfolio reporting with health, budgets, and utilization insights
• Develop executive dashboards and reporting for regional/global leadership
• Identify risks and bottlenecks; drive mitigation strategies
• Build strong relationships with regional operations, PM Leaders, and stakeholders
• Facilitate governance forums and leadership discussions to support decisions
• Support training and capability development across the global PMO

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Risk management

Presentation skills

MS 365 / Excel / Power BI

Education

PRINCE2 / PMP / PMBOK / MSP certification

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

MRI Software is seeking a PMO Team Lead to drive governance, reporting, and continuous improvement across the UK Professional Services organization. You will lead a growing PMO team, ensure alignment with the MRI 4D Framework, and serve as a trusted advisor to project leadership.

The role is hybrid, based in Cape Town with UK hours, and requires strong PMO and leadership experience. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Team Leaders, and global PMO stakeholders to enhance delivery