Head of PMO

Immediate start for hands on Head of PMO in the Midlands - Fixed Term Contract

Rapidly evolving IT landscape driving key projects and governance maturity.

About Our Client

Our customer is a household brand. With an expansive network across the UK, they have a strong foothold in their industry and are renowned for their commitment towards providing excellent service and value to their customers. They are diversifying their service lines and therefore require a PMO who has breadth across B2B, B2C and, ideally Financial Services.

Job Description

1. Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) and ensure delivery of strategic projects within the Technology Department.
2. Manage a lean team and be hands-on working with key stakeholders in IT and Transformation.
3. Manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to quality and control guidelines throughout the project life cycle.
4. Align project objectives with company goals, ensuring your team is clear about their responsibilities.
5. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs.
6. Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments.
7. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
8. Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of a project.
9. Ensure the smooth execution of all PMO processes and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of PMO should have:

1. Experience of leading a lean team of PMO and change analysts in an IT department.
2. Proven ability to sell the benefits of governance and reporting to challenging stakeholders.
3. Experience leading PMO teams in organizations undergoing increasing IT change.
4. Experience leading PMO teams in a range of industries and maturity contexts, ideally including retail, financial services, and IT services.
5. Experience managing offshore supplier-led projects ideally with a major player such as Wipro, TCS, or similar.

What's on Offer

1. £80,000 - £100,000+ based on relevant candidate experience.
2. This is a salaried Fixed Term Contract running for 12 months - there is not a day rate option.
3. Bonus and benefits in line with the permanent role.
4. 3 days on site in the Midlands is non-negotiable.

We encourage all suitable candidates who are excited about this opportunity to apply and become a part of our dynamic team in the Midlands.