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"Network Engineer - Ship Board" at Remote, (EST time zone - some travel) - CG
Posted Today by Empower Professionals
Description and LocationThe Senior Network Engineer Shipboard is responsible for analyzing business and operational need...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Project Manager - Transformation, Local Authority, Governance, Hybrid Working, C...
Posted Today by Bangura Solutions
Our client, a prominent Local Authority, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead key transformation initiative...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Cheshire, UK
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Project Manager/Digital & Transformation Project Manager
Posted Today by Hays Specialist Recruitment
Your new companyA job opportunity has arisen for a Digital and Transformation Project Manager to join a highly establish...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Swansea, Wales, UK
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About Our 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.
How much do pmo contractors usually earn?
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.
How many pmo vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 pmo contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.