Head of Enterprise Portfolio Management Office

Head of Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 50% office)
Contract: 6 months (starting July 2026)
Rate: £800-£1000 per day (Umbrella)
Security Clearance: BPSS
Client: Leading Utilities Organisation

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a major utilities client to appoint a Head of Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) to establish and lead a new enterprise-wide PMO capability.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the centre of a large-scale digital transformation programme, overseeing a portfolio of more than 150 projects with a value exceeding £200m.

You will play a key role in shaping how strategic change is delivered across Group IT-bringing structure, governance, and insight to ensure investment is aligned with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the EPMO function, including governance frameworks, processes, and reporting standards
  • Translate strategy into a coherent portfolio of initiatives, ensuring clear prioritisation and alignment
  • Drive portfolio planning including demand management, capacity planning, and funding allocation
  • Provide executive-level reporting and insight across financials, risks, dependencies, and benefits
  • Implement and optimise portfolio management tools (e.g. ServiceNow SPM)
  • Ensure robust financial oversight and value ...]]>

Job Details

Company
Lorien Resourcing
Location
Reading, Berkshire, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted