AI PMO Lead

Join to apply for the AI PMO Lead role at Kaplan International Pathways Reference Number: JR(phone number removed) Location: Hybrid working – home and our office based near London Bridge Working Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive We are looking for a PMO Lead to join our team. As the PMO Lead you will design, embed, and manage the frameworks, governance, and reporting mechanisms that will underpin our AI and Innovation delivery. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the foundations of a new PMO capability at the heart of our technology transformation agenda. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain core PMO processes, standards, and governance models to support AI and Innovation projects across all Business Units. Develop and implement portfolio-level reporting, dashboards, and metrics to monitor delivery progress, performance, and benefits realisation. Oversee project and programme tracking, ensuring accurate and timely data collection across the portfolio. Coordinate regular portfolio reviews, ensuring risks, dependencies, and issues are effectively managed and escalated. Partner with Business Leads, AI Leads, and Project Sponsors to help drive delivery and ensure alignment between strategic priorities and delivery activity. Act as a central point of contact for PMO guidance and best practice across all AI and Innovation initiatives. Produce high‑quality reports and insights for Senior Leadership, leveraging tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Office. Support continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, templates, and governance processes as the function evolves. What you’ll bring to the role Proven experience in PMO management or project governance within a complex, multi‑business organisation. Strong knowledge of portfolio management, project lifecycle governance, and reporting best practice. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data visualisation tools such as Power BI. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders. Ability to work autonomously, managing priorities and building credibility across diverse teams and time zones. Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and delivery discipline. Confident working across boundaries and influencing without direct authority. What we do Kaplan International, a division of Kaplan Inc., is a leading for‑profit company in the field of international education, offering higher education programmes for students in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, English language courses across locations in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and vocational training for the financial services sector in Australia. We welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world. What we offer Competitive salary and hybrid/home working where possible. 28 days annual leave. Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family. 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services. Company pension contributions. Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay well above statutory levels. Medicash Health Cash Plan. Annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro‑rata basis if the role is part‑time. How to apply Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11 am on 7th December 2025. We recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist. Application Support If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying, please email the Recruitment Team. Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr