PMO Manager (HR Transformation)
Location: Birmingham (2/3 onsite hybrid working)
Salary Range: Up to £60,000
Annapurna Recruitment is searching for a highly organised and experienced PMO Manager to lead the governance and control environment for a large-scale HR technology implementation programme. This is a pivotal role for an individual who thrives in high-complexity project environments and can bring structure, visibility, and discipline to programme delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and maintaining high-level and mid-level programme plans in partnership with third-party implementation partners.
* Creating and managing a deliverables inventory with named owners and a robust sign-off process.
* Leading risk and issue management, ensuring appropriate escalation mechanisms are in place.
* Maintaining a comprehensive programme dependency log and tracking progress against plans.
* Establishing repositories for document and information management, with clearly versioned master deliverables.
* Acting as custodian of the programme methodology, ensuring project controls and standards are upheld.
* Implementing consistent practices for planning, reporting, change control, and risk/issue governance.
* Supporting resource planning and tracking delivery performance.
* Working closely with workstream leads to align planning and progress reporting to programme standards.
* Chairing weekly programme status review meetings and ensuring governance actions are followed up.
* Managing the change control process in line with agreed programme standards.
Job Requirements:
* Proven experience delivering complex HRIS transformation programmes, ideally including SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, or Dayforce.
* A methodical, detail-oriented approach with a deep understanding of programme governance, controls, and best practices.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build confidence and commitment from senior business leaders.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
* A proactive and collaborative style with the ability to lead from the front while maintaining positive team dynamics.
Benefits
* The chance to lead programme governance for a global HR technology implementation.
* Work with a high-performing team and third-party delivery partners in a visible and valued programme role.
* Hybrid working flexibility (where applicable) and exposure to executive-level stakeholders.
* The opportunity to shape delivery outcomes and contribute to a transformative business initiative.