SC Cleared PMO Lead (Waterfall, SAFE, UK defence)

SC Cleared PMO Lead (Waterfall, SAFE, UK defence)

Posted 1 week ago by Synergize Consulting Ltd

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£600 Per day
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Hybrid
Corsham (2-3 days on site) and WFH, UK
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Agile Methodology Business Case Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Device Tracking Software Management Private Cloud Process Improvement Project Management Project Management Office (PMO) Risk Management Security Clearance Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Team Management

Summary: The role involves establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) for a critical programme within Defence Digital's Private Cloud Delivery Programme. The successful candidate will develop a hybrid governance framework and oversee stakeholder engagement, reporting, and risk management. This position is pivotal in shaping governance and processes in a high-security environment. The candidate must have prior experience in leading PMO functions, particularly within MOD/Defence Digital programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • PMO Setup: Define and implement PMO structure, tools, and processes tailored to complex, high-security delivery.
  • Governance Framework: Create a blended governance approach using both Waterfall and SAFe methodologies.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engage key stakeholders across Defence Digital, ensuring alignment with objectives and operational readiness.
  • Reporting & Metrics: Develop comprehensive programme reporting, risk tracking, and performance indicators.
  • Resource Planning: Manage team resourcing, allocation, and capacity planning across a multi-vendor delivery environment.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks across workstreams, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
  • Continuous Improvement: Champion process improvement and agile maturity across the delivery landscape.
  • Team Leadership: Build and manage a small but high-performing PMO function supporting a complex digital programme.

Key Skills:

  • Demonstrated success in establishing and leading PMO functions, preferably within MOD/Defence Digital programmes.
  • Deep understanding of MOD governance structures, including PCR/SPR funding processes, HMT Green Book business case approvals, and Defence Digital's Service Executive Model.
  • Strong experience delivering in both Waterfall and SAFe Agile environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional team management skills.
  • Skilled in building dashboards, managing RAID logs, and providing MI to programme leadership.
  • APM PMQ, MSP, PP&C, or SAFe Agilist certifications are desirable.

Salary (Rate): £600 per Day

City: Corsham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Project Management

Detailed Description From Employer:

We have partnered with a rapidly growing SME delivering cutting-edge solutions into Defence Digital's Private Cloud Delivery Programme. As the programme enters a critical build phase, we're seeking a seasoned to establish the PMO from the ground up and build a hybrid governance framework to support successful delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape governance, processes, and structure for a high-priority programme within one of the most secure and strategically important environments in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • PMO Setup: Define and implement PMO structure, tools, and processes tailored to complex, high-security delivery.

  • Governance Framework: Create a blended governance approach using both Waterfall and SAFe methodologies.

  • Stakeholder Management: Engage key stakeholders across Defence Digital, ensuring alignment with objectives and operational readiness.

  • Reporting & Metrics: Develop comprehensive programme reporting, risk tracking, and performance indicators.

  • Resource Planning: Manage team resourcing, allocation, and capacity planning across a multi-vendor delivery environment.

  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks across workstreams, ensuring proactive issue resolution.

  • Continuous Improvement: Champion process improvement and agile maturity across the delivery landscape.

  • Team Leadership: Build and manage a small but high-performing PMO function supporting a complex digital programme.

Essential Experience:

  • Demonstrated success in establishing and leading PMO functions, preferably within MOD/Defence Digital programmes.

  • Deep understanding of MOD governance structures, including:

    • PCR/SPR funding processes

    • HMT Green Book business case approvals

    • Defence Digital's Service Executive Model and enabling functions.

  • Strong experience delivering in both Waterfall and SAFe Agile environments.

  • Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional team management skills.

  • Skilled in building dashboards, managing RAID logs, and providing MI to programme leadership.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • APM PMQ, MSP, PP&C, or SAFe Agilist certifications.

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance prior to a start.

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