Project Management Officer

Job: PMO Manager

Location: Exeter, UK (Hybrid – 2 Days On-site per Week)

Work Type: Contract – Initial 6 Months (Inside IR35)

Introduction

We are currently seeking an experienced PMO Manager to support a large-scale Digital Transformation programme for our client based in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned PMO professional with strong stakeholder management capabilities and experience working within technology-driven environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving PMO governance, programme reporting, RAID management, and delivery coordination across multiple workstreams, working closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams including DevOps engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PMO activities across ongoing digital transformation initiatives
• Oversee governance, reporting, planning, and programme controls
• Manage and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks and issues are tracked and mitigated effectively
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery activities across technical and business teams
• Engage with senior stakeholders to provide clear programme visibility and status reporting
• Support resource planning, dependencies, and delivery timelines
• Ensure PMO best practices, standards, and processes are consistently applied
• Manage and mentor PMO team members where required

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working within PMO functions
• Proven experience managing sizeable PMO teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience supporting large-scale Digital Transformation programmes
• Previous experience working alongside technical teams, ideally DevOps engineers
• Strong expertise in RAID log management and programme governance
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced delivery environments

Desirable

• Experience within Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• Familiarity with project delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar
• Previous experience within enterprise IT or technology transformation programmes

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid working model – 2 days per week on-site in Exeter
• Initial 6-month contract
• Inside IR35

If you are an experienced PMO Manager with a strong background in digital and technology transformation programmes, we would be keen to hear from you.