PMO Manager

Unum UK

. Lead and develop the Project Management Office within Core Business Change .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDorking • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and maintaining PMO frameworks, governance, and delivery controls while leveraging AI and automation to enhance efficiency and reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement in project management processes.

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PMO ManagementGovernance FrameworksPortfolio ReportingFinancial ManagementAI and Automation Solutions

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementRisk ManagementIssue ManagementDependency ManagementChange Control ManagementBudgetingForecastingBenefits RealisationPerformance InsightContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder InfluenceCoachingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsPMO ToolsAutomation ToolsReporting DashboardsPerformance Management Platforms

Industry Keywords

Project Management OfficeGovernance StandardsDelivery AssuranceCapacity ForecastingBusiness Cases

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Project Management Office within Core Business Change
Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, standards, methodologies and controls
Provide governance, challenge and delivery assurance across projects and programmes
Produce portfolio reporting, dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders
Manage portfolio risks, issues, actions, dependencies and decisions, escalating where needed
Support resource planning, capacity forecasting, business cases, benefit tracking and financial reporting
Drive continuous improvement across PMO tools, templates, processes and ways of working
Use AI, automation and technology-led solutions to improve efficiency, insight and delivery impact
Lead, coach and support PMO colleagues, project managers and programme managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in PMO, portfolio or programme management
Strong understanding of governance frameworks and delivery controls
Experience with portfolio reporting, executive dashboards and performance insight
Experience with financial management, forecasting, budgeting and benefits realisation
Experience with risk, issue, dependency and change control management
Experience with PMO tools such as Azure DevOps or other portfolio management platforms
Experience using AI, automation or technology to improve PMO processes and productivity
Experience leading people, influencing stakeholders and supporting continuous improvement
Confident working with senior stakeholders and turning complex delivery data into clear insight

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 funded)
Defined Contribution pension scheme
Life assurance, private medical and income protection insurance
Access to a remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical second opinions
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging facilities
Free shuttle bus from Dorking train station
A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, development and career growth