PMO Business Management Lead

Job Description PMO Business Management Lead Location: London or Manchester (c.2 days in office, occasional travel) Salary: Circa £64,000–£70,000 depending on experience + bonus + benefits including contributory pension scheme up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% Sizewell, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a flexible benefits allowance to use on our benefits portal on benefits such as; electric car schemes, private medical cover, critical illness cover, discounted gym memberships, and much more. Contract type: Full time, permanent Closing date: Wednesday the 10th December 2025 Why Join Us Impact: Be part of one of the UK’s largest clean energy projects, shaping the future of sustainable power Growth: The PMO team is expanding, offering clear progression opportunities as the project scales Challenge: Work in a dynamic, multi-dimensional environment where your ideas drive real change Culture: Join a team committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement Purpose: Help deliver a project that supports the UK’s net‑zero ambitions and energy security for generations The Role As PMO Business Management Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Project Management Office (PMO). Reporting to the Head of PMO Operations, you’ll lead a growing team and oversee critical business management activities, including: Embedding PMO culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives Budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight in collaboration with Finance Workforce planning and resourcing, including contract management Developing career pathways and supporting PMO staff development Managing assurance activities and producing high‑quality reports for senior stakeholders This is a leadership role that requires strong operational insight, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to turn ideas into actionable plans. What We’re Looking For Experience: 5–6 years in a relevant role within business operations, PMO, or change management within infrastructure / mega project environments Passion & Leadership – A demonstrable passion in infrastructure and energy projects with proven experience managing and upskilling teams Creative Problem Solving & Lateral Thinking: Ability to challenge conventional processes, propose innovative solutions, and simplify complexity to drive smarter ways of working across the PMO. Strong Business Management Insight: Deep understanding of core business operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, resourcing, and governance to support strategic execution. Process Optimisation & Operational Design: Skilled at identifying inefficiencies and redesigning workflows or systems to improve productivity, visibility, and accountability. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Adept at working with diverse teams and senior stakeholders to shape, communicate, and deliver operational improvements that align with business goals. Analytical Thinking with a Strategic Lens: Uses data to generate insights and recommendations, always keeping the bigger picture in mind while ensuring day‑to‑day operational excellence. Turning idea into action: Ability to take an idea or initiative and translate into a clear action plan and oversee the delivery of that idea / initiative. Qualifications & Experience Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Project Management, or similar. The ideal candidate will have experience in a relevant role such as business operations, PMO, change management or similar. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us build a cleaner, greener future. #J-18808-Ljbffr