PMO Lead

PMO Lead

Posted 1 week ago by Robert Half

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: The PMO Lead role at a prestigious international Private Higher Education organization involves overseeing various initiatives and supporting the rollout of a new CRM system (JDE) during a period of transformational change. The position requires leading established PMO frameworks and embedding governance procedures while driving continuous improvement. This six-month contract offers the opportunity to lead high-profile projects and contribute to operational excellence. The role is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing established PMO frameworks while introducing enhancements and best practices to governance and project execution.
  • Driving the roll out of the CRM system (JDE) and supporting associated transformation initiatives across international locations.
  • Coordinating and maintaining project documentation, such as risk registers, action plans, status reports, and the Change Request dashboard.
  • Supporting the allocation of resources and providing clarity on responsibilities across multiple project streams.
  • Championing continuous improvement, lessons learned, and operational efficiency across the portfolio.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a PMO Lead ideally in an international organisation or technology heavy implementations such as CRM rollouts.
  • Familiarity with managing project reporting tools and Advanced Excel skills (eg, pivot tables) for data consolidation and analysis.
  • Ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on delivering results under tight timeframes.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach, capable of maintaining structure while navigating complex transformation projects.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Robert Half is recruiting a PMO Lead for a six month contract within a prestigious international, Private Higher Education organisation, currently undergoing transformational change.

*This Role is Inside IR35*

ROLE: PMO Lead

LENGTH: 6 months initial contract

LOCATION: Hybrid - UK Based

PAY: Day rate, Depending on experience, Inside IR35

The Role

You will be overseeing a number of initiatives as the PMO lead, whilst also supporting the ongoing roll out of a new CRM system (JDE). The successful PMO Lead will also play a key role in embedding the established governance procedures whilst having the opportunity to make continuous improvement suggestions.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to lead high profile projects within a global organisation while contributing to operational excellence and transformation success.

Key Requirements

As a PMO Lead, your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing established PMO frameworks while introducing enhancements and best practices to governance and project execution.
  • Driving the roll out of the CRM system (JDE) and supporting associated transformation initiatives across international locations.
  • Coordinating and maintaining project documentation, such as risk registers, action plans, status reports, and the Change Request dashboard.
  • Supporting the allocation of resources and providing clarity on responsibilities across multiple project streams.
  • Championing continuous improvement, lessons learned, and operational efficiency across the portfolio.

The Skills

To be successful in the PMO Lead role, you'll need:

  • Proven experience as a PMO Lead iideally in an international organisation or technology heavy implementations such as CRM rollouts.
  • Familiarity with managing project reporting tools and Advanced Excel skills (eg, pivot tables) for data consolidation and analysis.
  • Ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on delivering results under tight timeframes.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach, capable of maintaining structure while navigating complex transformation projects.

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