PMO Lead
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a PMO Lead to drive the evolution and delivery of complex programmes through a modern, data-led PMO function. This role will lead the development of scalable governance, controls, and reporting frameworks, leveraging insight and continuous improvement to enhance transparency, performance, and decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead integrated PMO/project controls teams, building a high-performing and forward-thinking delivery function
- Oversee planning, cost, risk, change, and performance reporting, with a focus on data quality and actionable insight
- Develop and embed modern governance frameworks, standards, and PMO best practices
- Provide strategic reporting and real-time insights to senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Lead audit, assurance, and compliance activities, ensuring a proactive and "always audit-ready" approach
- Drive continuous improvement, including the optimisation of PMO tools, reporting capabilities, and ways of working
- Support the adoption of data-driven decision-making and enhanced programme visibility
Skills & Experience
- Experience delivering complex programmes and leading PMO or project controls teams
- Strong expertise across programme controls disciplines (cost, schedule, risk, change), with a focus on insight and performance
- Proven track record in governance, audit, and assurance frameworks
- Experience enhancing or transforming PMO functions, processes, or tools is highly desirable
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
Additional Information
Candidates must be SC cleared or eligible for clearance and be Sole UK Nationals
Hybrid working with a requirement of 3 days onsite in Glasgow
Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience and the impact of the role
