PMO Lead
Posted 1 day ago by Pontoon
£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Warwick, Warwickshire
Summary: The PMO Lead role is a senior position focused on guiding the project management office within a prominent utilities organization. The successful candidate will manage reporting cycles, maintain governance frameworks, and drive project success during a critical delivery phase. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. Candidates must be SC cleared to apply and will work on-site two days a week in Warwick or Wokingham.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage weekly and fortnightly reporting cycles and create executive Steering Committee packs.
- Oversee RAID logs, RAG reporting, and essential programme artefacts.
- Support or lead Design Authority processes, stage gates, and go/no-go decisions.
- Monitor milestones, dependencies, and delivery actions across seven workstreams.
- Collaborate with workstream leads to maintain a consistent delivery cadence.
- Proactively monitor testing progress, identify risks/blockers, and escalate issues.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in Senior PMO roles with hands-on project management skills.
- Familiarity with software delivery programmes and Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
- Ownership of RAID, RAG, governance frameworks, and reporting packs.
- Agile PM Qualification.
- Confidence in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Experience in Workday delivery (highly desirable).
- Exposure to HR, Finance, or People Technology programmes (highly desirable).
- Background with Big Four or top-tier consultancy firms (highly desirable).
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: Warwick
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
PMO Lead
6 Months - Contract
Warwick / Wokingham (2 days a week on site)
CANDIDATES MUST BE SC CLEARED TO APPLY
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for steering high-impact projects to success? Our client, a prominent organization in the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to guide their project management office with confidence and clarity. This senior role is pivotal in driving programme delivery during a critical phase, and we want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
- Lead Reporting Cycles: Manage weekly and fortnightly reporting cycles and create impactful executive Steering Committee packs to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Maintain Governance Frameworks: Oversee RAID logs, RAG reporting, and essential programme artefacts to ensure structured project oversight.
- Drive Design Authority Processes: Support or lead Design Authority processes, stage gates, and go/no-go decisions to facilitate smooth project progression.
- Track Milestones and Dependencies: Monitor milestones, dependencies, and delivery actions across seven workstreams, ensuring alignment and accountability.
- Foster Accountability: Collaborate with workstream leads to maintain a consistent delivery cadence and drive project success.
- Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively monitor testing progress, identify risks/blockers, and escalate issues as needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven Experience: You have a strong background in Senior PMO roles with hands-on project management skills.
- Software Delivery Expertise: Familiarity with software delivery programmes and Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) is essential.
- Governance and Reporting Mastery: You take ownership of RAID, RAG, governance frameworks, and reporting packs, ensuring transparency and clarity.
- Agile PM Qualification: A must-have to succeed in this role!
- Stakeholder Engagement: You are confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, ensuring their support and alignment.
Highly Desirable Skills:
- Experience in Workday delivery.
- Exposure to HR, Finance, or People Technology programmes.
- A background with Big Four or top-tier consultancy firms.
Why Join Our Client?
This is an incredible opportunity for a polished, proactive, and highly organized individual to make an impact in a critical programme delivery phase. You will work alongside a talented team, driving key initiatives that shape the future of the utilities sector. If you have the ability to maintain control and structure while fostering a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're excited about leading impactful projects and engaging with executive leadership, apply now to become our client's next PMO Lead! Your expertise and enthusiasm are just what we need to drive success in this vital role. Apply Today! Don't miss your chance to be part of something great. Join us in making a difference in the utilities industry!
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