Head of PMO
Posted 4 days ago by Henderson Scott
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Summary: The Head of PMO will lead a high-profile change portfolio for a Government client in Glasgow, focusing on secure collaboration across government. This role involves directing a portfolio of programmes, prioritizing projects, and providing incisive reporting to senior stakeholders. Candidates must be British Nationals with active SC clearance and preferably eligible for DV clearance. The position requires strong leadership in programme management within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead programme or portfolio management in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Set and own PMO standards and governance.
- Direct a portfolio of programmes and shape project prioritization and delivery.
- Provide clear and incisive reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure sensitive services are delivered in a controlled and transparent way.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in programme or portfolio management.
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks and public sector programme life cycles.
- Confidence in engaging and negotiating with senior stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic mindset focused on IT service delivery outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile and other delivery methodologies.
- Expert project management reporting skills, preferably with Atlassian tools.
- Resilience to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Head of PMO - Government Client - Glasgow - 12 month contract - SC Clearance
I am working with a Government client who is looking for a Head of PMO to lead a high-profile change portfolio that supports secure collaboration across government by setting and owning PMO standards and governance. You'll direct a portfolio of programmes, shape how projects are prioritised and delivered, and provide clear, incisive reporting to senior stakeholders.
Due to the nature of the programme, candidates who are British Nationals and hold active SC clearance and are eligible for DV clearance would be preferred.
I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Proven experience leading programme or portfolio management in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks, delivery assurance and public sector programme life cycles.
- Confidence engaging, facilitating and negotiating with senior stakeholders to advance shared objectives to tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including clear reporting at senior and executive level.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on IT service delivery outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of Agile and other delivery methodologies.
- Expert project management reporting skills, preferably including Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Resilience to manage multiple projects concurrently, from scoping and design through to implementation and evaluation.
You'll play a key role in ensuring sensitive services are delivered in a controlled and transparent way.
Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!