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TPI Account Manager - North West
Posted 3 days ago by Ruby Energy
The National TPI Manager at Ruby Energy is tasked with leading and expanding the Third Party Intermediary (TPI) channel...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Mortuary and Bereavement Service Manager - Manchester, Greater Manchester
Posted 3 days ago by Central Manchester University Hospitals...
The role of Mortuary and Bereavement Service Manager at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust involves overseeing t...
- Rate £64,750 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
Site Manager - Social Housing Refurbishments
Posted 3 days ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
The role of Site Manager involves overseeing social housing refurbishment programmes in the North West, specifically aro...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, Lancashire, UK
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 Manchester
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 Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do pmo manager contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for pmo manager roles in Manchester 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 Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 pmo manager contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.