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PMO Lead
SiXworks an IBM company. Lead and continuously improve the PMO function, frameworks, standards and governance processes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in PMO leadership, governance frameworks, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance PMO efficiency and reporting capabilities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PMO LeadershipGovernance CompliancePortfolio ReportingStakeholder EngagementAudit and Compliance Assurance
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Hard Skills
PMO ExperiencePortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementChange ControlBenefits TrackingFinancial OversightRAIDO ManagementProject AssurancePMO Maturity InitiativesTransformation Initiatives
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsConfidenceCredibilityEnergy and Drive
Tools & Technologies
JiraProject OnlineAI ToolsAutomation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Defence SectorGovernance FrameworksAudit ActivitiesCompliance Assurance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and continuously improve the PMO function, frameworks, standards and governance processes
- Support successful delivery of business change and client programmes through controls, reporting and assurance
- Maintain independent oversight of project and programme health
- Own and strengthen PMO controls, including RAIDO management, governance compliance, change control, dependency management, benefits tracking and financial oversight
- Facilitate governance forums, stage gate reviews and programme assurance activities
- Produce portfolio reporting and executive-level insight for decision-making
- Drive continuous improvement across PMO processes, tools and ways of working
- Conduct and coordinate project and programme audits, health checks and assurance reviews
- Track audit findings, assurance recommendations and improvement actions through completion
- Develop and implement a PMO maturity roadmap aligned to business growth
- Line manage PMO Coordinators and support future PMO team growth
- Leverage AI, automation and technology to improve PMO efficiency and reporting capability
- Work closely with programme delivery teams, senior leaders and operations
- Operate effectively with weekly or more frequent governance forums
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong PMO, Portfolio Management Office or Programme Office experience
- Experience operating within governance, controls and assurance environments
- Understanding of PMO risk management processes and best practice
- Confidence and credibility to provide constructive challenge to programme teams and senior stakeholders
- Pragmatic approach to solving problems and implementing change
- Energy and drive to improve existing processes and help shape a growing PMO capability
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience leading PMO resources or coordinating PMO teams
- Sole UK National
- Ability to obtain security clearance
- Defence sector experience (desirable)
- PMO maturity and transformation initiatives experience (desirable)
- Portfolio reporting and executive dashboards experience (desirable)
- Governance frameworks and project assurance experience (desirable)
- Financial governance and benefits realisation experience (desirable)
- Jira, Project Online or similar portfolio management tools experience (desirable)
- AI and automation tools used within PMO environments (desirable)
- Audit and compliance assurance activities experience (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Free Private Medical cover
- Life Assurance
- Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution)
- Bonus
- Professional development and training support
- Secure parking
- Gym
- Café & restaurant on site
- Open break out spaces