Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated PMO Lead to establish, drive and continuously improve project and programme management across the Innovation & Growth Directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled programme and project professional to work at the heart of a high-profile directorate, supporting the delivery of strategic priorities that help maintain London and the UK's position as a world-leading financial and professional services centre.
About the Role
As PMO Lead, you will be responsible for developing and managing the Directorate's programme and project management framework, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and aligned to strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and continuously improving the Directorate's project and programme management methodology.
- Driving adoption of project management standards, tools and best practice across teams.
- Maintaining project pipelines, dashboards, performance reporting and KPI frameworks.
- Monitoring programme risks, issues, dependencies and delivery progress.
- Supporting annual business planning and performance management processes.
- Providing hands-on project management support for priority strategic initiatives.
- Producing high-quality reports, briefings and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful delivery.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on programme governance, prioritisation and delivery risk.
Requirements:
- A recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience working within a PMO, programme office or transformation environment.
- Experience implementing or improving project management frameworks and governance.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide practical recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience producing reports, dashboards and executive briefings.
- The confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
- Experience operating in a public sector, financial services or similarly complex organisation.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently 21%).
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
- Learning and development opportunities including professional study support.
- Employee benefits, volunteering opportunities, and staff discounts.