to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving environment Confident working independently and collaboratively, with the ability to lead or influence as needed Desirable: PMO certification (e.g. P3O Foundation/Practitioner) Project management certification (e.g. Prince2, PMI, APM) Experience in a regulated industry, preferably Financial Services Familiarity with FX, infrastructure, application development, or technology transformation projects More ❯
to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving environment Confident working independently and collaboratively, with the ability to lead or influence as needed Desirable: PMO certification (e.g. P3O Foundation/Practitioner) Project management certification (e.g. Prince2, PMI, APM) Experience in a regulated industry, preferably Financial Services Familiarity with FX, infrastructure, application development, or technology transformation projects More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
if required) Excellent ability to Multi-task and manage complex queries Ability to ask the right questions to understand priorities fully Strong knowledge of programme/project management frameworks (P3O, MSP, PMO best practices etc) Familiarity with MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, Microsoft Forms, Teams and use of copilot and ability to create on brand templates Clear and concise communication style More ❯
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client for a PMO Lead to support a portfolio of high-impact programmes. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape and elevate the PMO function within a dynamic and evolving environment, ensuring consistency, governance, and delivery excellence across complex initiatives. The PMO Lead will be responsible for overseeing the project management … teams on best practices in governance and methodology. Lead quality assurance through Phase Gate reviews and governance checkpoints. Champion PMO processes, tools, and frameworks across the delivery landscape. Reporting & Portfolio Oversight Own and manage reporting cycles for programmes and projects, delivering timely and accurate updates to senior stakeholders. Track key performance metrics and proactively flag risks, issues, and opportunities. Create … focused environment. Advanced user of Microsoft Office andproject management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA). Desirable: Recognised certifications in project/programme/PMO management (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, PMP). Background in business or technology-enabled transformation initiatives. Consultancy or fast-paced delivery experience. Understanding of risk, issue, change, and benefits management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business More ❯
of March 2026. This client is based in Edinburgh and will require 1-2x in office a week. Essential skills Experience of a range of project, programmeandportfolio management functions including planning, risk management and governance. An understanding of PMO frameworks and methodologies including an understanding of both waterfall and agile project management practices. Experience of budgeting, cost … Excellent verbal and written communication skills utilising a range of channels suitable for the intended audience. Professional project management, agile management or PMO certification e.g. Agile PM, Prince 2, P3O or similar. Experience of using MS Project for the Web/Online, SharePoint, Power BI and Power Automate in a PMO context. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM PortfolioMore ❯
of March 2026. This client is based in Edinburgh and will require 1-2x in office a week. Essential skills Experience of a range of project, programmeandportfolio management functions including planning, risk management and governance. An understanding of PMO frameworks and methodologies including an understanding of both waterfall and agile project management practices. Experience of budgeting, cost … and written communication skills utilising a range of channels suitable for the intended audience. Desirable skills Professional project management, agile management or PMO certification e.g. Agile PM, Prince 2, P3O or similar. Experience of using MS Project for the Web/Online, SharePoint, Power BI and Power Automate in a PMO context. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM PortfolioMore ❯
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Technology
Your new company The Head of Strategic Portfolio Management Office is required on a permanent basis for a transforming public sector organisation based in Leeds. This role is managing a team of around 8 staff and reports into the Director of Strategic Change andPortfolio Office. Your new role This role will lead on establishing, managing, and continuously improving the … SPMO Centre of Excellence. As Head of the Strategic Portfolio Management Office, it will ensure the adoption of best practices in portfolio, programme, andproject management (PPM) across the organisation. With digital transformation an integral part to the delivery of the Strategic Plan the post holder will be responsible for leading the digital transformation portfolio, as well as continual improvement … of the PPM functions and services provided by the CoE. The post holder will ensure the organisation's Strategic Portfolio Management Office processes, governance and controls are effectively deployed to support the successful delivery of the organisations strategic programmes. What you'll need to succeed Proven track record in managing a Portfolio/Programme/Project Management equivalent delivery function. More ❯
Job summary As Digital PMO Support Officer you will provide portfolio, programmeandproject management administrative support to the Digital PMO Leadership Team. Reporting to the Digital Transformation Programme Manager you will be responsible for providing professional and efficient administrative support to the team enabling the delivery of successful digital projects. This role will provide you with an interesting and … access development opportunities and play an integral role in supporting the delivery of important NHS projects. Main duties of the job As Digital PMO Support Officer you will provide portfolio, programmeandproject management administrative support to the Digital PMO Team. This role will provide you with an interesting and supported introduction to the application of project procedures, tools and … become a subject matter expert in the organisation's project management tools, techniques, systems and processes, playing an active role in improvement activity. You will maintain central programmeandportfolio level records and produce regular management reports. You will assist the project managers by providing administrative support for meetings involving accurate recording of minutes and action notes and timely circulation More ❯