PMO Manager - Digital & Business Transformation

PMO Manager - Digital & Business Transformation (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid (Uxbridge / Home)£78,000 + 22% Pension + 44 Days Holiday + Purpose-Led Culture + Gold Standard OrganisationAre you an experienced project or PMO professional with a passion for driving transformation and innovation Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where you can shape, deliver, and embed real organisational change This long-established not-for-profit procurement and construction consultancy has been a trusted partner to the public sector for over half a century. Known for its collaborative culture, social purpose, and Gold Standard accreditation, it helps local authorities, housing associations, and public bodies deliver better homes, buildings, and communities through innovation and partnership.In this pivotal 12-month fixed-term role, you'll take a central role in driving the organisation's digital and business transformation agenda. Working closely with the Director of IT and Transformation, you'll lead the PMO, ensuring key projects progress smoothly, governance is robust, and teams have the support and tools they need to deliver successfully. This is a role for someone who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery to embed lasting change.The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative PMO professional with a proven track record in delivering complex projects. Highly organised and analytical, you provide structure and hands-on delivery while engaging senior stakeholders effectively. You're a natural problem-solver who champions innovation and continuous improvement, with a recognised project management qualification and experience in multi-stakeholder environments, with knowledge of Microsoft 365, Dynamics, or Power BI a plus.This 12-month fixed-term role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking, socially purposeful organisation at a pivotal time of change. You'll enjoy autonomy, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the chance to deliver meaningful transformation across projects that improve communities and public services nationwideThe Role:*Lead and manage the central Project Management Office, overseeing a portfolio of digital and transformation projects.*Maintain and enhance project governance, reporting, and performance frameworks across the organisation.*Partner with senior leaders to prioritise, sequence, and resource major business initiatives.*Support hands-on delivery, using tools like Microsoft Power Apps, Forms, and Flows to design and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.*Track and report project performance, benefits, and risks to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.*Build a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement across teams and departments.*Champion innovation promoting smarter use of data, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.*Engage stakeholders across all levels, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and accountability.The person:* Experienced PMO or programme management professional with a strong track record in leading multiple complex projects.* Confident in establishing and improving PMO frameworks, governance, and reporting structures.* Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, able to engage credibly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.* Demonstrable experience in delivering business or digital transformation programmes.*Qualified in project management (PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent).* Experience in the public sector, procurement, construction, or not-for-profit environment is desirable.* Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Power BI, or similar digital tools would be advantageous.