Transformation PMO Lead
We are looking for a PMO Lead to be responsible for leading the transformation Programme Management Office, providing governance, coordination and planning for the 2‑year transformation programme that supports multiple global workstreams.
Who We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in programme management within large‑scale multi‑workstream transformation environments, across multiple geographies, cultures, and functions
- Experience operating in a central PMO / Transformation Office or similar governance role
- Effective problem‑solving capability, able to address complex delivery challenges and implement practical solutions
- Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of internal stakeholders and influence to ensure standards compliance
- Experience with project management tools and systems (e.g. Planview AdaptiveWork, MS Project or similar) desirable but not essential
- Degree qualified in a Business, Engineering, Operations or related discipline
- Formal project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent) desirable
- Certification in change management (e.g. Prosci or similar) advantageous but not essential
- Ongoing professional development in project/programme delivery, tools and methodologies expected
What You’ll Be Doing
- Programme Oversight & Integration – provide central oversight of projects and workstreams performance across all transformation pillars, workstreams and initiatives; ensure alignment to overall transformation programme objectives, timelines, cost budgets and delivery targets; integrate plans across pillars to provide a single, coherent view of transformation activity; challenge and support pillar teams to ensure robust delivery plans and outcomes
- Cross‑Pillar Coordination – act as a central coordination point across pillar leads and workstreams; identify and manage interdependencies, overlaps, and sequencing risks; facilitate alignment across functions, regions, and initiatives; coordinate prioritisation decisions in the context of resource and organisational constraints
- Governance, Risk & Performance Management – own and maintain programme‑level visibility of risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID); ensure consistent reporting standards across pillars; monitor workstream financial spend against budget; consolidate progress updates, KPIs, and performance insights for governance forums; provide constructive challenge and escalation to drive delivery discipline
- Resource & Capacity Management – provide central visibility of resource demand across pillars and regions; support identification of capacity constraints, conflicts, and trade‑offs; enable informed prioritisation decisions at programme level; ensure transformation demand is balanced with BAU requirements
- Standards, Ways of Working & Continuous Improvement – drive consistent project management standards, reporting, tools, and ways of working across workstreams; promote best practice in planning, tracking, and governance; identify opportunities to simplify and improve delivery effectiveness; support capability building in project and programme management disciplines
Additional Information: This role can be based at our Global HQ in Cowick, East Yorkshire or UK remote (with expectations to travel to Cowick for workshops and meetings as needed). Fixed term length: 12 months.
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
