Job Description
PMO Manager
Remote with Ad Hoc Travel to Northwest England
Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you a confident, people‑centred leader who thrives in dynamic change environments? Do you bring a collaborative mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to empower teams to deliver their best work? If so, this PMO Manager role could be the perfect next step.
We’re looking for a seasoned change professional to join our Financial Services client, someone to lead a high‑performing Portfolio Management Office, someone who brings energy, clarity, and strategic thinking to complex change portfolios.
Responsibilities Include:
* Guide and inspire a team of PMO Analysts, fostering a culture of belonging, high performance, and growth.
* You’ll own and uplift the change framework, ensuring governance remains effective yet proportionate.
* Oversee quality assurance for projects and the wider portfolio, leading checkpoint sessions, conducting health checks, and embedding lessons learned.
For this role you should have:
* Proven experience leading PMO functions across complex programmes, including IT, business, and regulatory change
* Financial Services experience is essential with a preference for Banking
* Adept across all aspects of PMO including Planning, Risk & Issue Management, Reporting, Governance, Controls, Dependencies, Assurance & Document Management
* Strong leadership skills, personality fit is key
* Leads with purpose, empathy, and clarity
* You bring a proactive, pragmatic approach to breaking down barriers and driving delivery at pace
* You stay resilient when challenges arise and help others do the same
* You communicate with impact, whether engaging senior leaders or supporting delivery teams
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative organisation at a key stage in their transformation journey.
If you’re a collaborative leader who thrives on clarity, consistency, and continuous improvement, this role is made for you.