PMO Lead

PMO Lead (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced PMO Lead to drive programme governance and oversee the successful delivery of multiple technology initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can operate independently, provide recommendations to senior stakeholders, and ensure programmes are delivered effectively through strong governance and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance across multiple projects and programmes, ensuring delivery aligns with business objectives.
• Oversee programme planning, execution, project health, risks, dependencies and resource allocation across the portfolio.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve PMO governance frameworks, standards, methodologies and best practices.
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate high-level requirements into structured project plans and delivery roadmaps.
• Drive executive reporting, portfolio dashboards and governance forums for senior management.
• Identify programme risks, issues and dependencies, providing proactive mitigation plans and recommendations.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership on programme progress and key decisions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, technical teams and vendors to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Mentor and guide Project Managers and PMO team members while promoting governance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Project Management, Programme Management or PMO, with at least 3 years in a PMO Lead, Programme Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and enterprise-wide programmes.
• Strong experience in programme governance, portfolio management, project delivery, risk management and executive reporting.
• Ability to analyse complex business requirements and translate them into structured delivery plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior business and technology leaders.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving abilities with the confidence to influence decisions and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or Scrum certifications will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in enterprise IT, digital transformation or application delivery programmes.
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Power BI and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, external vendors and enterprise stakeholders.