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SAP Project Manager [ Primarily Remote]
Posted 1 day ago by I-Link Solutions
Required Skills10yrs experience in PM of projects of various size/subject matter, including but not limited to integrati...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Middletown, Pennsylvania
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Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Teksystems
Job DescriptionThis role offers an experienced Project Manager the opportunity to lead a strategic Capital Markets progr...
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- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Data Lineage BCBS Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Teksystems
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the data workstream within...
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- Work type Onsite
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
Senior SAP S/4HANA Project Manager - Primarily Remote- Long Term Contract (Clien...
Posted 2 days ago by Technovision, Inc.
Our direct client is looking for a Senior SAP S/4HANA Project Manager – Enterprise Integration & Transformation for...
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SAP S/4HANA Project Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.
Position OverviewThe Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is seeking an experienced PMO Project Manager to lead and coordina...
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- Location Remote or Middletown, Pennsylvania
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About Our PMO Manager Contract Roles in Cambridge
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 Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
How much do pmo manager contractors usually earn in Cambridge?
Contract rates for pmo manager roles in Cambridge typically range from £473 to £840 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many pmo manager vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 pmo manager contract roles across the site, with Cambridge maintaining consistent volume. Data reviewed up to September 2026.