We're looking for an experienced PMO Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our Project Management Office and play a key role in shaping and assuring delivery across our change portfolio. This is a hands‑on role for a change professional who thrives on robust governance, high‑quality reporting and partnering with senior stakeholders to provide confidence in delivery. You'll work closely with Project and Programme Managers, Business Analysts, Finance and key wider business stakeholders to ensure change initiatives are planned, governed and reported consistently, in line with our Change Framework.
Responsibilities
* Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the PMO, embedding PMO standards, processes and tools.
* Supporting change governance forums, including preparation of materials, quality assurance and tracking actions and decisions.
* Producing accurate, timely and insightful portfolio and project reporting covering status, RAID, finances, milestones, dependencies and benefits.
* Maintaining portfolio plans, roadmaps and capacity views to support prioritisation and informed decision-making.
* Providing clear analysis and insight to senior stakeholders, highlighting trends, risks and delivery confidence.
* Partnering with Project and Programme Managers to support realistic planning, forecasting and delivery controls, constructively challenging where required.
* Supporting financial and benefits tracking across the change portfolio.
* Driving continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates and reporting.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a PMO Manager, Senior PMO Analyst or similar role within a change or transformation environment.
* Strong understanding of PMO, project and portfolio governance.
* Hands‑on experience producing portfolio‑level reporting and providing delivery assurance.
* Experience working with project financials, RAID and benefits tracking.
* Confident communicator with the ability to present complex information clearly and challenge constructively.
* Highly organised, detail‑focused and experienced in managing senior stakeholders.
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience of common PMO tools.
* A recognised project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent).
Succession Wealth is one of the UK's leading, independent financial planning and wealth management businesses with a national network of Wealth Advisors and support teams providing holistic, independent wealth management and financial planning services. Now is a fantastic time to Succession as we enter an exciting new phase of planned growth which will see our workforce and business develop and flourish even further.
Benefits
* A competitive basic salary, annual pay reviews and performance‑linked increases.
* 25 days Annual leave increasing with service, plus bank holidays and additional days for Christmas closure.
* Excellent company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
* Agile and family‑friendly working arrangements to allow for a great work/life balance.
* Company sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Up to 40% discount on Aviva Insurance & Investment products.
* £450 towards the purchase of home office equipment.
* Group Life Assurance Scheme: 8 x salary.
* Access to our Benefit Hub; discounts on shopping, dining out, holidays and lots more.
* A range of health benefits including eye care vouchers, flu vaccinations, Annual Health Screening, Digital GP, Mental health and Nutrition Sessions and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Voluntary flexible benefits platform including Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and Health Screening.
* Charity Days.
* Company Events.
* Support in achieving your career goals.
* Sponsorship for relevant professional exams and study leave.
* Access to funded apprenticeships in a range of topics, such as leadership & management.
* Access to Insights Discovery, a psychometric tool, which helps individuals and teams to connect better, overcome challenges & conflict resulting in high performing teams.
* Clear career pathways and internal job opportunities.
* Access to a range of free courses via our Learning Management system.
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