Transformation PMO Lead

Overview

Transformation PMO Lead – Shape the delivery of one of the UK’s most critical low-carbon programmes.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a nationally significant nuclear energy programme, driving transformation at portfolio level. You will sit at the heart of decision-making, setting standards, improving visibility and enabling confident delivery across complex, high-impact initiatives.

If you enjoy bringing structure to ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring large programmes deliver real outcomes, this role offers challenge, purpose and long-term career progression in a sector that truly matters.

• Lead and embed PMO standards, governance and delivery frameworks across the Transformation Portfolio.
• Support the Portfolio Manager with integrated planning, RAID management and portfolio maintenance.
• Review and validate programme and project plans to ensure consistent tracking and transparency.
• Own milestone, stage gate and dependency management across strategic initiatives.
• Produce high-quality portfolio reporting for senior governance forums and Steer Co.
• Maintain dashboards, performance metrics and progress visibility.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and interdependencies.
• Support stakeholder communications and portfolio-level assurance activity.

• Proven experience within a Portfolio or Programme Management Office.
• Strong knowledge of project methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, MSP).
• Experience setting PMO standards, governance and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing RAID, change control and complex interdependencies.
• Degree educated or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: PMO or project certifications (PMP, APM, P3O).

Working in nuclear means long-term stability, world-class training and the chance to contribute directly to the UK’s net zero future. This sector offers technically challenging work, clear progression and involvement in infrastructure that will power the nation for generations.

• Long-term project pipeline and job security
• Full training and professional development support
• Nuclear clearance up to CTC level
• Free on-site parking and subsidised canteen
• PPE provided
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on nationally critical, low-carbon infrastructure

Our Client is a major force in the UK’s transition to zero carbon electricity, delivering large-scale nuclear, wind and solar projects that support energy security and affordability. With a strong safety-first culture, a commitment to integrity and inclusion, and a focus on innovation, Our Client invests heavily in its people, offering supportive leadership, flexible working and long-term career development on some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes.

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