Job Description
Portfolio Support Manager
Location: London Paddington/Swindon (2-3 days per week on-site, flexible)
Salary: Up to £50,200 + benefits | Permanent | Full-time
Are you a PMO professional who thrives on governance, assurance, and supporting project managers to deliver their best work?
I have partnered with one of the leading rail operators (Free travel on all their services for you and your immediate family + 75% discount with other rail operators amongst other excellent benefits), this role offers the chance to take on a forward-facing, hands-on PMO position at enterprise level, supporting a portfolio of more than 100 projects covering IT, construction, fleet, and operations.
The Role
As a Portfolio Support Manager, you will:
* Champion project management standards, governance, and best practice
* Provide assurance, audits, and stage-gate reviews to keep delivery on track
* Lead steering groups, facilitate workshops, and report on project health, risks, and approvals
* Coach and support project managers to build capability
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, not just an administrator
This is a newly created position in an expanding PMO team, joining at a pivotal time as a new strategy is...