Job Description
PMO Manager
Location: Newport (Hybrid – 2/3 days in office)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 + Benefits
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Manager to play a critical role in driving effective governance, delivery assurance, and portfolio oversight within a dynamic IT function. This role will sit within the IT department, working closely with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of IT projects and programmes.
The successful candidate will ideally bring previous experience in the utilities sector (or delivering IT solutions for utilities clients), with a strong background in managing complex portfolios—ideally within largely outsourced delivery environments.
What you’ll be doing:
* Take full ownership of the IT PMO function, defining and implementing robust governance, standards, and controls.
* Support the Head of Programme Management in delivering a structured, well-governed portfolio of IT projects and programmes.
* Drive project delivery to scope, time, cost, and quality, across both internal and third-party suppliers.
* Establish effective portfolio prioritisation, financial tracking, and risk management frameworks.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support business case development, investment sign-off, and benefit realisation.
* Provide high-quality management information and reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
* Promote the adoption of governance standards across the wider business and coach project stakeholders on best practices.
* Support procurement and vendor selection processes as needed.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience as a PMO Manager, ideally in an IT function delivering projects for the utilities sector.
* Strong understanding of portfolio and programme management, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
* Demonstrable experience of working with third-party suppliers, including managing delivery contracts and service levels.
* Deep understanding of governance, change control, financial oversight, and project lifecycle frameworks.
* Confident communicator and influencer, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
* Skilled in process design, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.
* Degree-educated, with PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management certification (MSP and/or ITIL desirable).
What’s in it for you?
* Hybrid working model (2–3 days onsite in Newport)
* Opportunity to shape and mature the PMO function within a growing portfolio
* High visibility across senior leadership and strategic programmes
* Collaborative and forward-thinking IT and Programme Management environment
If you're a strategic PMO professional with a background in utilities and a passion for driving delivery excellence, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact me directly for more information.