EMEA Regional PMO Lead

Location: Caerphilly, with a regional remit across EMEA

Sector: Industrial Construction & Capital Projects

We are seeking an experienced Regional PMO Leader / Senior Programme Manager with a strong background in industrial capital delivery, commercial real estate, corporate interiors and office fit-out projects. The role will initially lead a high-visibility, multi-phase roofing project in Cincinnati while establishing the governance, tools and delivery standards required to support an expanding portfolio across the Americas and Europe.

Reporting to the Sector Director, the role is accountable for end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value projects for GE Aerospace, a world-leading aircraft engine manufacturer and aviation systems provider. The position leads programme execution from feasibility and funding approval through completion and closeout, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on project leadership with the ability to build and mature a regional PMO. The role requires strong client leadership, financial accountability and the ability to direct multidisciplinary internal and external teams within occupied, highly regulated and globally connected industrial environments.

• Lead industrial capital projects through the full lifecycle, beginning with a major roofing project in Cincinnati expected to run for more than one year.
• Oversee feasibility, funding approval, planning, design, procurement, execution, commissioning and closeout across complex, multi-phase projects.
• Ensure delivery aligns with strategic goals, programme objectives, KPIs, timelines, budgets and quality expectations.
• Coordinate schedules and resolve conflicts with business-as-usual operations, facilities management activities, production requirements and change freezes to minimise risk and disruption.
• Maintain full adherence to established project governance frameworks, tollgates and approval processes.

• Establish, implement and continuously improve PMO standards, tools, templates, controls and delivery best practices for the industrial portfolio.
• Create a scalable regional operating model that can expand across the Americas and Europe as project volume and pipeline develop.
• Evaluate project and portfolio performance, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive consistent ways of working, data quality, reporting discipline and lessons learned across project teams.

• Own project financial activity, including funding requests, budget development, forecasting, cost control, change control and financial closeout.
• Assess and manage programme risks, dependencies, budgets and timelines, with timely escalation and practical mitigation plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial tracking, reporting and approvals using agreed systems and tools.
• Support capital expenditure planning and forward-looking programme forecasts, ensuring projects remain auditable and compliant.

• Act as a senior point of contact for client stakeholders and build trusted relationships across local, regional and global teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, facilities teams and other stakeholders to maintain alignment and accountability.
• Provide high-quality dashboards, executive updates and formal presentations covering progress, performance, risk, issues and mitigations.
• Influence and challenge constructively at senior levels while maintaining a strong service orientation.

• Lead and monitor the performance of external designers, consultants, roofing specialists and contractors across multiple projects.
• Develop, communicate and implement procurement strategies for approval in line with regional and client requirements.
• Ensure correct contracting processes are followed and service delivery meets contractual obligations, quality requirements and SLAs.

• Provide line management, coaching and development to Programme Managers and project team members within the PMO.
• Oversee day-to-day resourcing, workload prioritisation and coordination across delivery and support teams.
• Build an accountable, collaborative culture focused on safety, client service, predictable delivery and…