Head of PMO

Interim Head of PMO

Location: City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £650 p/d Inside IR35 | London Hybrid

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industry: Software Development

• Lead and manage the PMO function, ensuring consistent standards, controls, and governance across all programmes and projects
• Own and oversee delivery of the agreed portfolio plan, tracking progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Ensure effective resource planning and prioritisation across the portfolio
• Maintain and improve project management frameworks, tools, and processes where needed to support delivery
• Support Programme and Project Managers with guidance, challenge, and escalation where required
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation and decision‑making
• Act as a key point of contact between delivery teams and senior stakeholders
• Ensure projects remain aligned to organisational priorities and available capacity

• Proven experience operating as a Head of PMO or senior PMO leader, ideally in an interim or contract capacity
• Strong background in portfolio, programme, and project delivery, with a focus on execution rather than transformation
• Demonstrable experience implementing and running effective PMO governance and reporting frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and resource management capability
• Experience working in complex, multi‑project environments
• Clear, concise communication and reporting skills
• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset with the ability to provide stability and assurance

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