Project management office lead

Project Management Office Lead Are you ready to lead the evolution of project management in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation? We're looking for a PMO Lead to help build and embed a newly established Project Management Office (PMO) from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how projects are delivered across a diverse portfolio - from capital investments and IT transformation to sustainability and business change initiatives.

Role As Senior PMO Lead, you'll work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic project execution, enhance delivery capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll be instrumental in shaping the PMO's processes, systems, and impact across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing Champion best practices in project management, governance, and reporting.

Provide oversight across multiple programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Support project managers and teams with tools, training, and mentorship.

Lead the implementation of PMO systems and performance metrics.

Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to drive project success.

Promote innovation and learning across the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For Essential : Degree (Level 8 or higher) in business, engineering, or project management.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a PMO, project, or programme management role.

Recognised project management qualification (e.g.

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).

Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Desirable : Experience with project management software / tools.

Understanding of cross-jurisdictional project delivery.

Familiarity with public sector project governance.

A full driving licence or access to transport is required for travel between regional offices.

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