Head of Project Management Office

Head of Project Management Office

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Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous.

Working on leading edge technology solutions including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, Dev Ops/SRE, Platform Engineering.

As Head of Project Management Office (PMO) and Business Change you will lead the function in supporting Project Managers and the wider National Security Business Unit (BU) in achieving delivery success. You will also be responsible for leading and promoting the change activities within the BU and the BU side of Roke-wide change, working closely with Delivery Leadership, Client Management, Business Operations, and central function.

• Ensure business success through the provision of high‑quality services to functions within a Business Unit.
• Improve business performance by identifying and consolidating internal processes and maintaining defined business rhythms while supporting business change.
• Provide a “front door” for knowledge and information within the BU.
• Support decision making through the provision of accurate and timely Management Information to BU Leadership and other internal functions.
• Ensure the BU adheres to company policy and process through compliance analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead and embed change across the BU; ensure strategic initiatives, transformation programmes and operational improvements are adopted and deliver measurable benefits.

• Establish and operate a set of Project Support services that allow Delivery, Client, People and Commercial Management teams to operate efficiently within the Business Unit.
• Work with central administration services to provide a seamless administration service to the Business Unit.
• Maintain and establish Management Information and Reporting for the Business Unit, enabling leadership and the PMO teams to take supportive action.
• Oversee the change portfolio within the Business Unit, managing interdependencies, risks and resource demands.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure staff engagement, readiness and adoption throughout the change implementation.
• Undertake other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job holder’s experience and qualifications, as required for the smooth operation of the business.

• Information and Data Management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ P3 experience in a customer‑facing organisation, preferably with experience delivering complex frameworks and programmes.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• People Management.
• Data analysis experience.

Due to the nature of this role, eligibility to achieve DV clearance is required.

• Romsey – Located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the New Forest District and the south coast. The site features ample parking, an on‑site gym and a picturesque driveway.
• Woking – Modern building on the outskirts of London, BREEAM & Fitwel certified, providing excellent sustainability credentials. 5‑minute walk from the train station with secure parking and cycle storage.
• Gloucester – Business park two minutes from Junction 11A of the M5, offering easy access to the local customer base and surrounded by the Cotswolds’ scenic surroundings.

Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML, delivering dynamic insights that keep everyone safe.