PMO Manager

PMO Manager

One of our public sector clients is looking for an experienced PMO to join their team on a 12-month contract basis. You manage the provision of PMO services, ensuring successful design, set-up, delivery, and closure of projects/programmes, aligned with best practices and organisational ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Planning: Collaborate with Programme/Project Managers to establish governance, planning, and financial management processes. Monitor risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones, ensuring project alignment and timely delivery.
• Reporting: Own and deliver accurate progress reports, tracking benefits, schedule, and financial status for senior stakeholders. Prepare documentation and actions for steering groups and programme boards.
• Support & Administration: Provide practical support for project teams, ensure effective document control, and manage recruitment and onboarding of team members. Lead procurement processes and support programme assurance activities.

Essential Experience:

• A recognised PMO or project management qualification (e.g., P3O, PRINCE2, MSP, APMP/PQ level).
• Extensive experience in a PMO role with strong expertise in project planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrable experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking benefits - resource scheduling would be preferred.
• Proven ability to manage risks, issues, and changes in a structured environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and report to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (including MS Project) and familiarity with project management tools.
• Previous experience in a major, large-scale organisation working on multi-stream programmes is necessary given the size of this client and project.

Duration: 12 months

Location: London, Salford, Cardiff, Birmingham (but must be willing to travel to London frequently

Working model: 2 days per week onsite

Day rate: up to £500 per day inside ir35

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.