PMO Manager - Housing Improvement Programme
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale Housing Improvement Programme. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective programme governance, reporting, planning, and assurance processes, ensuring successful delivery of strategic housing transformation initiatives.
Working across multiple programme workstreams, the PMO Manager will provide oversight, coordination, and support to project managers and senior stakeholders while driving consistency in programme management standards and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Governance & Reporting
* Maintain effective programme governance and reporting arrangements across the Housing Improvement Programme.
* Coordinate programme planning activities, reporting cycles, and governance processes to support successful programme delivery.
* Prepare programme dashboards, highlight reports, performance updates, and briefing papers for governance boards and senior leadership teams.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting of programme progress, risks, issues, and dependencies.
Programme Management Office (PMO)
* Provide guidance, coaching, and structured support to project managers and workstream leads on programme planning, reporting, risk management, and governance requirements.
* Promote the consistent use of programme management methodologies, standards, templates, and tools.
* Monitor programme performance and provide analysis and insights to support informed decision‑making.
Risk, Assurance & Compliance
* Support the identification, management, and escalation of programme risks, issues, and dependencies.
* Embed robust monitoring, assurance, and evidence‑based reporting processes to support regulatory and organisational compliance requirements.
* Provide constructive challenge and support to delivery teams where programme risks, delays, or issues arise.
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
* Work collaboratively with operational services and corporate functions including HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Procurement, and Communications to ensure aligned programme delivery.
* Support collaborative working arrangements, shared governance processes, and cross‑organisational programme initiatives where required.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective programme coordination and delivery.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
* Proven experience in a PMO Manager, Programme Office, Programme Governance, or Portfolio Management role.
* Experience supporting large‑scale transformation, improvement, or change programmes in Housing.
* Strong understanding of programme governance, reporting frameworks, risk management, and assurance processes.
* Experience producing executive‑level reports, dashboards, and performance information.
Essential Skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
* High level of organisational and planning skills.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
* Proficient in programme reporting and project management tools.
Desirable
* Experience within Housing, Local Government, Public Sector, or Regulatory environments.
* PMO, Project Management, Programme Management, MSP, PRINCE2, or equivalent qualification.
Role Impact
The PMO Manager will operate across multiple programme workstreams, providing oversight and coordination to ensure delivery remains aligned to organisational priorities, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives. The role will support senior leadership through robust governance, performance monitoring, risk management, and programme assurance, contributing to the successful delivery of key transformation initiatives.
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