Head of PMO - #2174788

Job Title: Head of PMO

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

Location: London (2 days on site per week)

We are partnering with an organisation who are embarking on a significant transformation programme to strengthen its systems, governance, services and long-term organisational capability. To support this journey, they are seeking an experienced Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) to establish and lead a new PMO function from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to build an organisation-wide programme management capability, influence executive decision-making, and lead the implementation of a key asset management platform that will underpin future service delivery.

The Opportunity - Head of PMO

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will design and implement a proportionate PMO framework that provides visibility, governance, assurance and control across the transformation portfolio. You will establish the standards, tools, reporting and benefits realisation processes needed to ensure successful delivery of strategic change.

A key priority for the role will be the mobilisation and implementation of a new asset management platform, acting as the PMO's first major transformation project and setting the benchmark for future programme delivery.

Head of PMO - Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Programme Management Office function
• Design and implement portfolio, programme and project governance frameworks
• Develop prioritisation, assurance, reporting and benefits realisation processes
• Provide senior leadership with clear portfolio insights, risks, dependencies and recommendations
• Build PMO capability, structures, standards and delivery disciplines across the organisation
• Lead transformation planning, resource management and portfolio oversight
• Oversee the successful implementation of a new asset management platform, including governance, supplier management, data migration and business readiness
• Support executives, sponsors and workstream leads to deliver change while maintaining effective business-as-usual services
• Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making

About You

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on PMO leader who can build capability, influence senior stakeholders and deliver complex transformation programmes.

You will bring:

• Significant experience establishing, leading or developing a PMO, Transformation Office or Enterprise Portfolio function
• Strong programme and portfolio management expertise, supported by qualifications such as MSP, MoP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or equivalent experience
• Experience designing governance, assurance, reporting, prioritisation and benefits management frameworks
• A track record of delivering complex cross-functional transformation programmes
• Experience leading major digital, ERP, housing or asset management system implementations
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to Executive Teams, Boards and Committees
• Strong commercial, financial and data analysis capability
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery

Why Join?

• Opportunity to create a PMO function from the ground up
• Visible leadership role with direct influence on organisational transformation
• Meaningful work supporting veterans and their families
• Exposure to Board and Executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape the future operating model of a respected charitable organisation
• Hybrid working environment with significant autonomy and impact

Interested?

If you are an experienced PMO or transformation leader looking for a unique opportunity to build organisational capability while making a meaningful difference to the veteran community, we would welcome your application.