Role overview
The Environment Agency is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead, develop and manage a high-performing Programme Management Office supporting the delivery of major change initiatives. This role strengthens organisational capability, ensures robust governance, and enables successful delivery of complex programmes aligned to the People Strategy and wider organisational priorities.
Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain the governance framework, standards and controls that ensure programme integrity, transparency and alignment with strategic objectives.
* Work closely with senior leaders, programme managers and project teams to enable consistent planning, monitoring and reporting, ensuring decision-makers have timely and accurate information.
* Support the commissioning, initiation and closure of projects and programmes, providing oversight, assurance and constructive challenge throughout the delivery lifecycle.
* Lead PMO reporting, including health checks, dashboards, benefits reviews and tranche assurance, enabling leadership to understand progress, risks and required interventions.
* Foster strong relationships across business areas, identify dependencies, and coordinate with other internal change programmes to avoid overlap or conflict.
* Manage and develop the PMO team, setting clear objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
* Prioritise PMO workload, respond to ad hoc business needs, and ensure services are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
* Explore feasibility of expanding the PMO service across People & Assurance and design/embed any agreed proposals.
Essential experience / skills
* Practitioner-level qualification in programme or portfolio management (e.g., Prince 2 or equivalent).
* Proven programme or project delivery experience.
* Previous experience working in a PMO or portfolio management environment.
Key skills
* Strong leadership and team management capability.
* Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
* Ability to influence and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Experience developing and applying governance frameworks.
* High-quality reporting, assurance and scrutiny skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
Team and environment
This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced and influential role offering the opportunity to shape and support significant organisational change that directly contributes to a better environment for people and wildlife. You will join a collaborative, supportive team that values pace, curiosity and practical impact, working closely with senior leaders to enable joined-up delivery for the Environment Agency.
The team
Our People Strategy & Assurance team drives clarity, alignment and delivery across P&I. We shape strategic workforce planning, enable evidence-led decisions, and coordinate cross-Directorate programmes that support EA2030. We create simple, user-focused products, strengthen governance, and bring people, data and priorities together to help the organisation work smarter.
Contact and additional information
This role is based in a National team and offers flexible working arrangements. You will receive comprehensive induction and training, and equipment required for your role. For questions relating to this role, please contact David Newborough – david.newborough@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be held on 15th and 16th April via MS Teams. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
Compliance and equal opportunity
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. If applying from Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body committed to value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the government page linked in the original description.
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