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Project Manager Marketing Operations & Material Review
Posted Today by Orion Group
Key ResponsibilitiesManage multiple projects and promotional materials simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven e...
- Rate £43 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location United States, Illinois, Lake Forest
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Posted Today by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Project Manager - Data Center Projects We are hiring a Project Manager - Data Center Projects for a full-time, direct-hi...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Richardson, Texas
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Technical Project Manager IV
Posted 1 day ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Lead complex technology initiatives that span multiple projects, teams, and business priorities.As a Project Manager IV,...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Sign UpFORECASTED: Network Project Manager - II
Posted 1 day ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Required Skills & ExperienceProven track record of managing high-volume pipelines of projectsDeep understanding of 5...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Dallas, Texas
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Agile Project Manager - eDV Clearnce (Green Badge)
Posted 1 day ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
THE ROLEOversee the projects team and help them solve challenges when dealing with new clientsHelp plan the roadmap, and...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location City of London (EC1), EC1
Cybersecurity Project Manager - CRA Compliance
Posted 1 day ago by Experis Switzerland
ResponsibilitiesCoordinate all organization-wide activities related to Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance for MV Driv...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Untersiggenthal, Switzerland
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Remote Procurement Intake Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Software Guidance & Assistance
ResponsibilitiesLead operational and project management activities for an enterprise Procurement Intake process, ensurin...
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- Location Remote or New York, New York
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About Our Outside IR35 PMO Contract Roles
What does a pmo contractor do?
The PMO contractor role centres on the ability to establish, run, and improve the governance and assurance functions that support the delivery of programmes and portfolios across an organisation. The PMO provides the framework within which projects and programmes operate: maintaining standards, tracking progress, managing dependencies and risks at a portfolio level, producing consolidated reporting for senior leadership, facilitating governance forums, and ensuring that project managers have the tools, templates, and guidance they need to deliver consistently. PMO contractors are brought in to set up a PMO from scratch on a major programme, to provide additional PMO capacity during a period of peak delivery activity, or to review and improve an existing PMO that is not functioning effectively.
What sets strong PMO contractors apart is depend on the seniority and scope of the role. At the operational end, PMO Analysts and Coordinators need strong organisational skills, proficiency with project management and reporting tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or the client's chosen portfolio management platform, and the ability to maintain accurate programme data, produce clear status reports, and manage action logs and governance minutes. Senior PMO Managers and Heads of PMO need experience designing governance frameworks, establishing portfolio reporting disciplines, engaging senior stakeholders on programme performance, and providing credible challenge to project managers when quality or progress concerns arise. Familiarity with major programme management methodologies including MSP, P3M3, and MoP is expected at senior PMO level, alongside PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
What is the market like for pmo contractors?
The market for PMO contractors is a mature and active and well-established market within the project and programme management discipline, driven by the large volume of complex change programmes running concurrently across UK organisations at any given time. Demand is strongest during periods of significant organisational transformation, major technology implementation programmes, and large infrastructure delivery, where the coordination and governance overhead requires dedicated PMO resource. Financial services, central government, healthcare, and large corporate organisations are among the most consistent buyers of PMO contractor resource. Rates vary considerably by seniority, from PMO Analyst roles at the lower end of the project management contracting market through to Head of PMO positions on major programmes that command rates comparable to senior programme managers.
What does Outside IR35 mean?
IR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or working in a manner that resembles employment. When a contract is classified as outside IR35, the engagement is treated as a business-to-business arrangement. The contractor operates through their own limited company, invoices for services, and manages their own tax affairs including corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT where applicable.
Outside IR35 engagements are assessed against three key factors: the degree of control the client exercises over how the work is delivered, whether the contractor has a genuine right to provide a substitute, and whether there is a mutuality of obligation between the parties. Contracts that demonstrate contractor autonomy, project-based delivery, and the absence of ongoing employment obligations are more likely to sit outside IR35. Since April 2021, responsibility for making this determination sits with the end client for medium and large private sector organisations.
On QualityContracts.co.uk, approximately 28% of roles with a stated IR35 status are classified as outside IR35. The proportion varies by sector and role type, with some disciplines seeing a significantly higher or lower share of outside IR35 opportunities. Each listing on this page displays its IR35 status where provided by the hiring organisation.
What pmo roles are usually Outside IR35?
PMO contracts sit at around 20% outside IR35 among those with a stated status. Outside IR35 PMO work tends to involve setting up a new project management office: defining governance frameworks, implementing PPM tooling, and establishing reporting standards for a defined programme. Once the PMO is operational, the work becomes inside IR35. Consultancies and organisations launching major programmes that need PMO capability built from scratch are the most common sources.
How much do pmo contractors usually earn when working Outside IR35?
Contract rates for pmo roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Rates shown are for outside IR35 engagements and reflect the gross day rate paid to the contractor's limited company before any personal tax obligations.
How many Outside IR35 pmo vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 pmo contract roles across the site. Of the roles currently listed on our site, around one in four are Outside IR35. Data reviewed up to August 2026.