Description The PMO Manager leads a team of PMO professionals to drive consistent, high‑quality delivery across the business and a portfolio of programmes and projects. You will establish and own PMO standards and drive the adoption of this through the organisation, partnering with Delivery Lead, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Risk/Controls stakeholders. You’ll set the bar for planning discipline, risk management, and data quality. Key responsibilities PMO leadership and people management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PMO analysts; establish goals, coaching cadences, and capability roadmaps. Define team ways of working, workload allocation, and service levels to support programs at varying maturity levels. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across business and technology. Governance and operating model Design, implement, and continuously improve portfolio governance (stage gates, change control, benefits tracking). Maintain PMO standards, templates, and controls; ensure adherence to enterprise policies while enabling pragmatic agility. Portfolio planning and delivery assurance Oversee integrated planning and dependency mapping across business areas, programmes and projects. Establish health checks and assurance routines; proactively identify delivery risks and intervene with recovery plans. Drive scope management discipline and manage cross‑initiative trade‑offs to protect strategic outcomes. Resource management Maintain view on overall resource allocation within the organisation Partner with Finance on forecasting, capitalisation, budget tracking and benefits realisation. Risk, issue, and dependency management Set standards for RAID quality and timeliness; ensure mitigation plans are actionable and tracked to closure. Manage dependencies and coordinate with senior stakeholders. Reporting, analytics, and tooling Develop and monitor portfolio performance metrics and dashboards. Produce concise, executive-ready status reports and portfolio KPIs). Stakeholder engagement and communications Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex delivery data into clear, actionable insights. Facilitate planning increments, business reviews, and executive communication; tailor messaging by audience. Change management and adoption Support organisational change readiness, training, and communications planning, often in collaboration with operations Qualifications 8-10 years of experience in PMO, program/project management, or portfolio operations in complex, matrixed organizations; 2–4 years leading teams. Proven track record establishing or maturing PMO functions and governance at scale. Deep knowledge of delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall/hybrid) and associated governance practices. Demonstrated expertise in portfolio planning, dependency management, and financial stewardship (OpEx/CapEx, capitalisation, benefits). Proficiency with Jira/Confluence a must, other PPM/work management tools a plus. Demonstrated ability to embed AI tools into workflows a significant bonus. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint for executive analytics and storytelling. Exceptional communication and influencing skills; able to drive alignment across Technology, Product, Finance, and Risk/Controls. What you’ll bring Strategic thinking: Anticipates portfolio risks and shifts; aligns execution with business strategy. Delivery discipline: Instils standards that improve predictability and quality. Data‑driven decisioning: Uses metrics and analytics to guide prioritisation and escalate effectively. Talent development: Builds high‑performing PMO teams with clear growth paths.