Head of PMO

Description Position at System CLead the future of portfolio delivery. Improve governance. Drive transformation.

At System C, we deliver technology that helps connect and transform health and care outcomes. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for an experienced Head of PMO to lead our Professional Services Portfolio Management Office and establish it as a trusted, high-performing function that strengthens governance, insight and delivery performance.

This is a leadership role with a clear mandate:
Standardise, Govern, Transform.

You will work closely with senior leaders while remaining connected to the operational realities of project delivery. You will create consistency across our portfolio, increase confidence in the information used for decision-making and evolve the PMO into a strategic capability that improves outcomes for customers and the business.

What you'll be doing

Establish the Foundations Define common portfolio reporting, governance and control standards

Improve project, financial, resource and delivery data quality

Standardise project controls including milestones, RAID management, dependencies and change

Build clear ownership and accountability across delivery teams

Create trusted portfolio reporting for senior stakeholders

Manage the Portfolio Lead portfolio governance, assurance and review practices

Provide insight into portfolio health, risks and delivery confidence

Challenge forecasts, capacity constraints and delivery performance

Strengthen oversight of dependencies, risks and change activity

Support leaders with clear recommendations and evidence-based decision making

Transform Portfolio Outcomes Define and deliver the PMO maturity roadmap

Develop more predictive and forward-looking portfolio insight

Improve prioritisation, benefits measurement and decision support

Drive continuous improvement through automation, tooling and improved information flows

Use portfolio trends and lessons learned to enhance delivery effectiveness

What we're looking for Proven leadership of a PMO, portfolio office or equivalent delivery function

Experience managing complex project and programme portfolios

Strong governance, assurance and project control expertise

Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions

Excellent people leadership and capability development skills

Experience with portfolio financials, capacity planning, risks and dependencies

Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, PSA/PPM tools, Jira, Confluence, Precursive, Open Air or MS Project would be beneficial, although the ability to establish robust information disciplines is more important than knowledge of any specific platform.

Why System C?

We are a collaborative organisation where people are encouraged to learn, grow and make an impact. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, accountability and integrity. We invest in professional development, support flexible benefits and create opportunities for people to bring their best selves to work every day.

If you are ready to lead change, improve delivery outcomes and build a PMO that enables long-term success, apply today.