Interim Head of PMO
Posted Today by EquiTalent
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Head of PMO will lead the establishment of a centralized Programme Management Office for a PE-backed organization, focusing on governance, risk management, and execution across various programs, including technology. This role is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the London office, and is set for an initial four-month period. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building PMOs and experience in Financial Services, Technology, and Software sectors. Exceptional stakeholder management skills and availability at short notice are essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a centralized Programme Management Office.
- Drive best-in-class execution, governance, and risk management.
- Track progress across a range of programs, including technology.
- Engage with stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
- Support the organization during a period of growth.
Key Skills:
- Experience building and establishing a centralized PMO from scratch.
- Background in Financial Services, Technology, or Software businesses.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in scale-up/start-up and Private Equity backed organizations.
- Availability at short notice.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Head of PMO - (Day Rate - Outside IR35) We're currently working with a leading PE-backed organisation in their search for an Interim Head of PMO. The role will run for an initial 4 month period and will be carried out on a hybrid working basis from the London office 3 days per week. Our client is looking for this person to establish a centralised Programme Management Office, driving best in class execution, governance, risk management, and tracking across a range of programmes, including technology. The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience building / establishing centralised PMO from scratch
- Have experience across Financial Services / Technology / Software businesses
- Have exceptional stakeholder management, and have faced off to C-suite in previous roles
- Have prior experience working in scale-up / start-ups and Private Equity backed organisations
- Be available at short notice
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to join a leading organisation during a period of growth.