Head of PMO - Leading UK Brand - Fixed Term Contract

Immediate start for hands-on Head of PMO in the Midlands - Fixed Term Contract

Rapidly evolving IT landscape driving key projects and governance maturity.

About Our Client

Our customer is a household brand. With an expansive network across the UK, they have a strong foothold in their industry and are renowned for their commitment towards providing excellent service and value to their customers. They are diversifying their service lines and therefore require a PMO who has breadth across B2B, B2C and, ideally Financial Services.

Job Description

• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) and ensure delivery of strategic projects within the Technology Department.
• Manage a lean team and be willing and able to work hands-on with key stakeholders in IT and Transformation.
• Manage resources, schedules, financials, and adhere to quality and control guidelines throughout the project life cycle.
• Align project objectives with company goals, ensuring your team is clear about their responsibilities.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs.
• Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of a project.
• Ensure the smooth execution of all PMO processes and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of PMO should have:

• Experience of leading a lean team of PMO and change analysts in an IT department.
• Proven ability to sell the benefits of governance and reporting to challenging stakeholders.
• Experience leading PMO teams in organizations undergoing increasing IT change.
• Experience leading PMO teams in a range of industries and maturity contexts, ideally including retail, financial services, and IT services.
• Experience managing offshore supplier-led projects, ideally with a major player such as Wipro, TCS, or similar.

What's on Offer

• £80,000 - £100,000+ based on relevant candidate experience.
• This is a salaried Fixed Term Contract running for 12 months - no day rate option available.
• Bonus and benefits in line with the permanent role.
• 3 days on site in the Midlands is non-negotiable.

We encourage all suitable candidates who are excited about this opportunity to apply and become a part of our dynamic team in the Midlands.