PMO Manager - SC Cleared
20 days ago
London
PMO Manager Rate: £460 to £525 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid working Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Duration: Initial 6 months with extension potentialKey Skills: Ideally have worked in a Government or Police environment PMO Manager required for a high-profile account delivering multiple strategic programmes within a complex, enterprise environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for establishing, governing, and optimising the account-level PMO to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across a portfolio of initiatives. This position will suit an experienced PMO professional with a strong governance background and proven ability to operate at programme and portfolio level, working closely with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities PMO Leadership & Governance Establish and lead the account PMO strategy, operating model, and governance framework Define and implement project management standards, methodologies, templates, and controls Ensure PMO processes align with organisational goals, compliance requirements, and delivery standards Conduct regular project audits and quality assurance reviewsPortfolio & Programme Oversight Provide full visibility across the account portfolio, including dependencies, risks, and resource planning Support prioritisation and sequencing of initiatives alongside senior leadership Oversee delivery performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budgetReporting & Performance Management Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and portfolio reporting frameworks Monitor progress, financial performance, risks, and issues across the portfolio Drive proactive escalation and data-led decision makingTeam Leadership Lead and mentor PMO analysts, project managers, and coordinators within a matrix environment Promote delivery discipline, governance standards, and continuous improvement Identify capability gaps and support development initiativesStakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on portfolio performance and delivery health Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and programme reviews Drive effective communication across project teams and leadership groupsContinuous Improvement Identify opportunities to optimise PMO processes, tooling, and reporting Champion best practice adoption and delivery maturity improvements across the accountSkills & Experience Required Active SC Clearance (essential) Demonstrable experience leading or managing an account-level PMO Strong background in portfolio governance and programme delivery oversight Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional delivery environments Solid understanding of project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels Experience within large-scale outsourced or managed service environments highly desirableDesirable Certifications ChPP, PMQ, MSP, or recognised PMO certifications