PMO Lead - Technology

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

PMO Lead Technology Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£45,373 - £56,716) Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the PMO Lead Technology progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office a week Bradford/Leeds) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a PMO Lead Technology to join the the PMO (Portfolio Mgt Office) team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmntal legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The PMO (Portfolio Mgt Office) team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The PMO Lead plays a pivotal role in enabling the successful delivery of Yorkshire Water's Technology Portfolio. With over 130 projects and programmes being delivered across five portfolios, this role sits at the heart of a dynamic and fast-paced change environment, helping to ensure that technology investments are delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with business priorities.

Working within the Technology PMO, the PMO Lead provides leadership, governance and oversight across a diverse range of technology initiatives that support every area of the business. From modernising customer and operational systems to enabling digital transformation and Operational Technology improvements across our estate, the role helps ensure that change is delivered in a consistent, controlled and transparent manner. The position acts as a trusted partner to Portfolio Managers, Project Managers and senior stakeholders, providing challenge, support and expert guidance to drive high standards of project delivery.

By championing best practice in governance, planning, financial management, reporting, risk and assurance, the PMO lead enables informed decision-making and helps maximise the value delivered by the Technology Portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team at the centre of Yorkshire Water's technology transformation journey, playing a key role in delivering change that supports our business mission, improves services for customers and colleagues, and helps shape the future of technology across the organisation.

Where you fit in:
As our PMO Lead Technology you will:
Lead and oversee PMO governance across a portfolio of technology projects and programmes, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, controls and delivery frameworks. Provide governance, assurance and expert support to Project Managers, Portfolio Managers and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes. Coordinate governance activities, including stage gate reviews, investment approvals and key portfolio submissions. Review and challenge project information to ensure reporting, governance artefacts and delivery plans are accurate, robust and timely.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on governance, delivery best practice and portfolio management. Support effective decision-making by providing clear and accurate portfolio insights, reporting and management information. Monitor project and programme performance, identifying risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities for improvement. Oversee the management of Risks, Assumptions, Issues and…