Portfolio Management Office Lead (PMO Manager)

Head Resourcing Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Portfolio Management Office Lead (PMO Manager) needed urgently for our Data & AI client based in Edinburgh. The right candidate must have extensive demonstrable experience setting up and overseeing a Portfolio Management Office, including the creation of strong project governance and best practices and the ability to drive consistency in project delivery, supporting project managers and senior stakeholders in meeting strategic goals.

The role is Outside IR35 and requires candidates to work 1-2 days per week onsite in Edinburgh, though this may be negotiable to 1-2 days every fortnight.

The PMO Lead will be responsible for maintaining effective control over our clients' Customer Project Portfolio, with the ability to prioritise and ensure that the organisation is executing the right projects, in the right order, and to the right standards - maximising strategic alignment, resource utilisation, and value delivery.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery by establishing frameworks, facilitating communication, and aligning project outcomes with business objectives.

Due to the nature of our clients' customers, previous experience working with MedTech, Healthcare IT or in Medical Technology businesses is essential.

Key Skills:

1. Demonstrable experience as a PMO Lead / PMO Manager responsible for the creation of a Portfolio Management Office
2. Prior experience managing a portfolio of 50+ projects, ideally within an IT organisation
3. Previous experience working in MedTech, Healthcare IT or in a Medical Technology business.
4. Strong understanding of portfolio, programme, and project management methodologies.
5. Senior stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
6. Strong knowledge of Agile and Agile Delivery
7. Knowledge and experience of Jira
8. Excellent communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Portfolio Management Office Lead / Manager to help a successful, fast-growing Technology business shape their project governance strategy and approach.

If your experience matches these requirements and you are available over the next month, please Apply Immediately!

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy to discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.