PMO Lead - Transformation

I'm supporting our financial services client who is undergoing a major transformation to deliver a next-generation banking platform, and they're looking for an experienced TMO / PMO Lead to join them on a contract basis. This is a high-impact position leading the Transformation Management Office (TMO) for a flagship programme, ensuring strong governance, control, and delivery oversight across a complex, multi-workstream environment. This is a senior role on a highly complex programme, and therefore candidates will need to be able to hit the ground running and demonstrate similar experience on transformation programme within banking/financial services. This role inside IR35 (Umbrella) 14 months initial duration The role is remote working, primarily with the need to be on-site 4 days per month

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the TMO function, setting standards and driving high performance
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the Programme Director
• Owning governance, reporting, RAID, planning, and change control
• Providing constructive challenge to ensure delivery stays on track
• Managing programme-level reporting for SteerCo and Board forums
• Driving alignment across internal teams and external SI partners

What we're looking for:

• Proven TMO/PMO leadership experience in large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong background in governance, controls, and programme reporting
• Experience in financial services / regulated environments (highly desirable)
• Expertise across integrated planning, RAID, dependencies, and change control
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at a senior level

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and govern a business-critical transformation programme from the centre. Get in touch as soon as possible if you have the skills and experience to fulfil this position.