Transformation PMO Lead Based in our London office with hybrid working available PAYE £513.42 or Umbrella £712.57 Principal Accountabilities -Support the Transformation Portfolio Manager with PMO activities including RAID management, reporting and maintaining a fully integrated SZC Transformation plan. -Review and validate programme and project plans, establishing a centralised, independent mechanism for visibility, tracking and escalation. -Monitor and confirm stage gates and key milestones across all strategic projects within the strategic plan. -Manage portfolio-level reporting, including regular updates to the Transformation SteerCo and escalation of risks or issues as required. -Oversee interdependencies across the Transformation Portfolio, proactively identifying and flagging potential conflicts or impacts. -Manage the monthly Portfolio dashboard and support the Transformation Portfolio Manager with portfolio communications, stakeholder engagement and ad-hoc reporting requirements. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential -Strong understanding of project management methodologies (like Agile and PRINCE2) and planning tools such as MSP. -Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. -Ability to plan and manage interdependencies across initiatives, ensuring robust RAID management and effective change control processes. Desirable -Demonstratable influencing skills across diverse range of stakeholders and stakeholder management in a complex environment. Qualifications & Experience Essential -Educated to degree level -Proven experience in operating a Portfolio Management Office, including setting delivery standards, governance frameworks and providing day-to-day guidance across programmes and projects to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Desirable -Professional Qualifications: project management certifications (such as PMP, APM, or P3O).