PMO Lead - DV Cleared

6 Days Old

Our client, operating within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled PMO Lead to join their London-based team on a contract basis. This role is integral to the Project Operations (ProjOPS), focusing on the design, establishment, and leadership of a centralised Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO Lead will provide oversight, governance, and capacity building to enhance delivery capabilities for a portfolio of complex internal and strategic change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and establishment of a central PMO, embedding it as a core function within Project Operations
Own the ongoing management and continuous improvement of the PMO to support delivery of large, complex projects
Strengthen project management capability across the organisation through capacity building
Develop and maintain the PMO operating model, standards, and toolkits
Establish consistent governance, oversight, and performance reporting across all project types
Maintain oversight of live project delivery, providing regular performance and risk reporting to senior management
Support senior leaders with resource planning and deployment of project managers, understanding stakeholder demand
Embed robust project management principles into key operational processes
Act as a PMO coach and advisor, supporting project managers and senior colleagues
Drive continuous improvement and support functional and cultural change in partnership with Organisational Change teams

Job Requirements:

Proven experience setting up and leading a PMO within complex programme or operational environments
Strong background in PMO governance, reporting, risk/issue management, and assurance
Experience supporting senior management with performance insight, decision making, and resourcing
Ability to operate credibly at senior levels, influencing without formal line management
Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
Comfortable working across ambiguity and driving standardisation and improvement
PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent project/programme management qualifications are desirable

Additional Information:

This role is Inside IR35
No line management responsibility, but significant functional leadership and influence
Must be able to start quickly
DV Clearance is mandatory
If you are an experienced PMO Lead with a strong background in the Defence & Security sector and are ready to take on a challenging role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and impactful team in London
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Military/Emergency/Government

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