Head of PMO

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head of PMO for a prominent UK-based company headquartered in Northamptonshire. This permanent position offers a competitive package of up to £140,000 annually, including bonuses and benefits. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About the Employer

The client is a well-established large UK organisation with a nationwide presence and strong market standing. The company is currently undertaking significant transformation and change initiatives and is expanding its senior PMO leadership team to effectively oversee a growing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensively managing the PMO function from governance frameworks through to delivery execution.
• Developing and implementing PMO strategy, standards, and methodologies across the change portfolio.
• Driving prioritization, resource allocation, and investment decisions within a complex and multifaceted portfolio.
• Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to ensure alignment of change initiatives with strategic goals.
• Recruiting, leading, and nurturing a high-performing PMO team.
• Enhancing the maturity and strategic value of the PMO function beyond reporting to become a critical organizational asset.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership in managing a PMO function encompassing both governance and delivery aspects.
• Proven success in handling large-scale, complex change portfolios within matrix organizational structures.
• Strong presence and credibility to influence decision-making at executive and board levels.
• Experience developing and scaling PMO capabilities and standards from inception.
• Adept at balancing strategic oversight with active delivery responsibilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills engaging IT, business units, and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as MSP, MoP or equivalent in portfolio and PMO management.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to hold a senior and influential position shaping the PMO structure and operations.
• Direct involvement with executive-level decisions on a nationwide portfolio of change initiatives.
• Autonomy to design and implement scalable governance and delivery frameworks within the PMO.

Additional Information

The employer is committed to being an equal opportunities organisation welcoming applications from all backgrounds, offering reasonable adjustments where needed.