PMO lead; Business Transformation

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Are you an expert in project governance with a passion for driving excellence? Do you enjoy coaching others to reach their full potential while keeping a bird's‑eye view of strategic goals? Reporting to the Head of Transformation, you will oversee the entire business transformation portfolio, establish governance standards, provide reporting and coaching, and cultivate a high‑performing PMO team.

• Establish and enforce robust project and programme governance standards, including approval stage gates and delivery methodologies.
• Lead strategic oversight of the Transformation portfolio to ensure alignment with organisational strategy.
• Develop and deliver portfolio-level reports and dashboards, providing senior management with transparency on key metrics.
• Serve as the central contact for stakeholders, resolving escalated issues to maintain project momentum.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to Project and Programme managers, fostering a culture of consistent execution.
• Drive continuous improvement of all PMO processes and standards.
• Lead a high-performing team of Project and Programme professionals, supporting autonomy and delivery.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool.
• Champion knowledge sharing and skill development across the organisation.

• PMP or equivalent professional project management certification, plus PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Experience defining and enforcing project governance.
• Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder communication skills.
• Expertise in portfolio-level reporting and data analysis.
• Advanced skills with PPM tools and governance frameworks.
• Track record of leading and managing a PMO, developing processes and standards.
• Ability to link project delivery to organisational strategy and business outcomes.
• Hands‑on experience managing complex projects and coaching teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior management, suppliers and external partners.

• Excellent stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

• Submit your CV on our career website.
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK.
• Pass background, identity and employment referencing checks.

Requisition agencies are not invited to submit speculative CVs. Only candidates applied directly or through an instructed agency will be considered for fees or commissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. South East Water welcomes and encourages applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion or identity.

Starting from £85,000, depending on experience.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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