PMO Lead

Generous salary plus excellent benefitsHybrid and flexible workingAbout Our ClientI am working with an innovate and well respected housing organisation, who are searching for a PMO Lead to join their team.As PMO Lead, you will play a vital role in establishing and embedding a centralised PMO function to support the successful delivery of an exciting transformation programme.This is a permanent role, with hybrid working based out of Walsall.Job DescriptionHelp shape and sustain a centralised PMO function that provides structured oversight across all transformation efforts.Collaborate closely with programme leads, senior project and business analysis roles, change management, and other key business contacts to embed PMO practices.Contribute to the creation and refinement of frameworks, tools, and templates that support change delivery.Manage governance routines and reporting for decision-making bodies, ensuring outputs are timely, consistent, and insightful for senior leadership.Offer constructive scrutiny and assurance across transformation initiatives to ensure documentation, planning, and delivery are robust and measurable.Assist programme leads in maintaining visibility of all active initiatives across six transformation workstreams.Maintain and oversee a centralised RAID log, ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are tracked and escalated appropriately.Support the tracking of benefits from initial identification through to delivery and post-implementation evaluation.Promote continuous improvement by facilitating assurance reviews and managing the lessons learned process.The Successful ApplicantHolds a recognised qualification in project or portfolio management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM PMQ, P3O or equivalent).Deep understanding of governance principles across portfolios, programmes, and projects.Well-versed in managing risks, tracking benefits, handling dependencies, and providing delivery assurance.Experience working in transformation programmes within regulated or public sector settings is a plus.Demonstrated background in PMO or portfolio oversight roles, particularly in complex, multi-stream environments.Skilled in designing and embedding governance models and reporting mechanisms.Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, with a track record of influencing senior leaders using data-driven insights.Familiar with implementing and managing reporting and resource planning processes.Highly organised, detail-oriented, and focused on delivery outcomes.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into actionable recommendations.Comfortable working autonomously while coordinating across multiple teams.Motivated by enabling change and supporting teams to achieve success.What's on OfferSalary range of is £54,012 - £56,967Hybrid workingPension schemePlus many more excellent benefits