PMO Manager Contract Jobs in Birmingham
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UK Clinical Success Manager - West Midlands
Posted 1 day ago by Strolll Limited
The UK Clinical Success Manager at Strolll will leverage clinical expertise to enhance the adoption and utilization of t...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
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Home Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Greensleeves Homes Trust
The Home Manager at Greensleeves Care is responsible for delivering high-quality residential, dementia, and nursing care...
- Rate £57,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
HVAC Supervisor- Central - Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted 3 days ago by CITY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT U K LTD
The HVAC Supervisor role is essential for overseeing PPM, Reactive, and testing workstreams while providing technical su...
- Rate £55,277 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Birmingham, West Midlands
Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Insight Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Circana
The Senior Insight Manager at Circana is a pivotal role within the Retail team, focusing on leveraging extensive industr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Group Purchasing Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Vet Plus
The Group Purchasing Manager at VetPlus will lead the end-to-end purchasing function, focusing on developing and executi...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our PMO Manager Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a pmo manager contractor do?
PMO Manager contractors are engaged to lead and manage the project management office function within a major programme, portfolio, or organisation, taking accountability for the quality of governance, the effectiveness of programme reporting, and the overall health of the delivery environment across the programmes within their remit. The work involves designing or maintaining PMO standards and templates, overseeing the production of programme reporting packs for leadership and board audiences, managing a team of PMO Analysts and Coordinators, facilitating governance forums including programme boards and portfolio review meetings, identifying and escalating programme performance concerns, and continuously improving the PMO's capability and processes. PMO Manager contractors are brought in when a major programme requires experienced PMO leadership from the outset, when an existing PMO needs to be strengthened, or when a Head of PMO vacancy creates a gap at programme level.
The skills expected of PMO Manager contractors combine strong programme governance knowledge with team leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to design and operate effective programme controls. Experience designing RAID management frameworks, programme reporting architectures, and governance structures appropriate to the scale and complexity of the programme is expected. Proficiency with portfolio and programme management tooling, alongside the ability to drive adoption of governance standards across a diverse group of project managers, is widely assumed at this level. Most PMO Manager contractors hold PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner, or equivalent programme management qualification, alongside practical experience managing PMO functions on programmes of comparable scale and complexity. The ability to provide credible challenge to project managers and senior programme stakeholders when the evidence suggests delivery is at risk is a consistent differentiator.
What is the market like for pmo manager contractors?
PMO Manager contracting is an active mid-to-senior segment of the project management contracting market, most concentrated on large transformation programmes, major technology implementations, and infrastructure delivery programmes where dedicated and experienced PMO leadership is required. Financial services, central government, NHS, and large corporate technology programmes are among the most consistent buyers. Rates sit in the mid-range of the project and programme management contracting market, above PMO Analyst rates but typically below senior Programme Manager rates, reflecting the governance management rather than full programme delivery accountability of the role. Experienced PMO Managers with a track record on large complex programmes and relevant sector knowledge command the strongest rates.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do pmo manager contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for pmo manager roles in Birmingham typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many pmo manager vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 pmo manager contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to June 2026.