PMO Manager

Role Details

Title: PMO Manager

Location: Hybrid, with travel to Stoke-on-Trent (70/30 split)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking PMO Manager to design, establish, and evolve our PMO from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to build a strategic function in a greenfield environment, where you will lead the creation of processes, tools, and methodologies that enable portfolio-wide oversight and enhanced delivery performance.

This role requires a blend of strong portfolio management expertise, innovative thinking, and the ability to design solutions that work for a dynamic consultancy model. You'll work closely with internal teams and our community of consultants, delivering value by driving governance, performance insights, and innovation through automation and emerging AI technologies.

1. Proven experience in building and managing PMOs, preferably in greenfield or dynamic environments.
2. Strong understanding of all aspects of PMO/Portfolio Management, including governance, resource planning, risk management, and reporting.
3. Demonstrated ability to innovate and adopt new technologies, including automation and AI, to optimise portfolio management processes.
4. Experience working in a lean, fast-paced organisation with a mix of internal and external resources.

1. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation and with independent consultants.
2. A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead in an ambiguous, fast-evolving environment.
3. Strong analytical skills, with experience leveraging data and tools to inform decisions and drive portfolio success.
4. Familiarity with modern project management tools (e.g., MXX XX XX XX XX, Jira, or similar) and an ability to select and implement the right tools for the organisation.
5. Excellent Excel/office suite skills.
6. Excellent report creation skills.