Location: City of London - 3 days per week
Duration: 3-6 month initial contract (likely to be extended)
Start: ASAP
Pace is scaling rapidly - our clients are undergoing major global transformations, and we’re expanding our Consulting Project Management capability to match. We are now seeking 10 exceptional IT Project Managers to join our team and support a high‑profile organisation through a significant multi‑year transition.
At Pace, we care deeply about the impact of our work. We’re problem solvers who combine experience, curiosity, and human‑centred design to help clients realise value fast. If you’re driven by meaningful change and thrive in complex environments, we’d love to hear from you.
The opportunity:
Detail focussed, structured and detail-oriented, the Pace IT PMO Analyst provides structured portfolio‑level support across a complex IT change landscape including merger activities, supporting the IT PMO Manager and working closely with the Programme Managers and Project Managers.
Comfortable operating in a complex, high-pressure programmes, you will support the effective governance, reporting, and performance management of a portfolio comprising multiple programmes and interdependent projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Support the day‑to‑day operation of the IT PMO across a portfolio of IT programmes, each comprising multiple interrelated projects
* Maintain and assure core portfolio and programme artefacts, including plans, RAID logs, dependency tracking, action trackers, and status reports
* Coordinate and support portfolio‑level governance activities, including preparation of materials for programme boards, steering groups, and IT leadership forums
* Produce clear, accurate, and timely portfolio reporting, collating inputs from programmes and projects, and highlighting trends, risks, and key delivery insights
* Support financial tracking at programme and portfolio level, including forecast vs actuals and alignment with Finance where required
* Develop, maintain, and continuously improve PMO standards, templates, and reporting packs to promote consistency and quality across IT delivery
* Provide portfolio analysis and insight, identifying cross‑programme risks, dependencies, capacity pressures, and delivery trends
* Maintain PMO documentation repositories, ensuring information is well structured, version controlled, and easily accessible
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
* Proven experience working in a PMO or portfolio support role within an IT environment
* Experience supporting programmes and/or portfolios with multiple concurrent projects
* Strong understanding of PMO practices, governance, and reporting within IT delivery
* Experience producing portfolio‑level reporting and insights for senior stakeholders
* Experience using PPM tools and/or structured project management tooling (e.g. Microsoft Project or equivalent)
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
* Relevant PMO or project management certifications, or equivalent practical experience
* A background in working in the Legal or professional services industry
What’s in it for you?
* High‑growth consulting firm making a real‑world impact
* Personal development: appraisals, coaching, tailored plans
* Annual training budget (subject to approval)
* Supportive culture centred on autonomy, people‑first design & integrity
Compensation and Benefits include:
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and an extra day for your birthday
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year
* Save 30–60% on an electric car through The Electric Car Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to Pace’s APM Corporate Partner benefits
* One paid day off to volunteer
* Enhanced Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave
* Work from Abroad policy
* Regular company and team events
* Reservist leave: up to 10 days paid
* Please note that some benefits are for permanent employees only
About Pace:
We help organisations align technology with human behaviour - designing systems that empower people, automate the routine, and unlock innovation. We believe in autonomy, integrity, social responsibility, and having fun while doing serious work.
If you want to be part of a team shaping the future of transformation and doing it in a human‑centred way, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join a team built on curiosity, impact, and people-first values.
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