PMO Assurance Manager
PMO Assurance Manager
+ 3 month initial contract
+ £600 to £640 per day - Inside IR35
+ Remote working - ocasional site visits in Leeds
PMO Assurance Manager
We're looking for an experienced PMO Assurance Manager to provide governance, assurance and oversight across a portfolio of technology projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered consistently, risks are managed proactively, and governance standards are embedded across the delivery lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Provide portfolio-level assurance, oversight and reporting across technology delivery.
- Champion the technology delivery and governance framework, ensuring consistent ways of working.
- Monitor project health, identify risks, dependencies and delivery trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Lead governance forums, project health checks and assurance reviews.
- Produce high-quality portfolio reporting for senior leadership, highlighting performance, risks and opportunities.
- Partner with Delivery, Finance and Strategy teams to improve portfolio performance and benefits realisation.
- Lead, coach and develop the PMO team while driving a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
About you
- Significant experience in PMO leadership within large-scale technology or transformation programmes.
- Strong background in project governance, portfolio assurance and executive reporting.
- Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and driving delivery excellence.
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) and Microsoft Project.
- Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills with a passion for continuous improvement.