PMO Manager

PMO Manager Location: London Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Keywords: PMO Manager, PMO Set-up, IT Delivery, Financial Services, Transformation

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a senior PMO Manager to establish and lead a new PMO function within a major multi-year IT modernisation programme. This is a high-profile opportunity to embed best practice across planning, governance, performance management, and resource coordination on a programme valued at £250m+.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and lead the PMO function for a large IT delivery programme

• Develop and implement governance frameworks, reporting, and performance metrics

• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive planning, risk management, and resource allocation

• Support delivery teams and ensure benefits realisation throughout the programme lifecycle

About you:

• Proven experience setting up and managing a PMO function from scratch, ideally on multi-year IT delivery programmes (£50m+)

• Preference for candidates who began in consulting and have since moved into industry

• Strong track record in financial services or regulated environments

• Hands-on Programme leadership experience, not portfolio management

• Skilled in governance, reporting, risk, and resource management

Why apply: This role offers the chance to design and embed a PMO that will directly shape the success of a flagship transformation programme. You'll join a supportive organisation with a collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and flexible working.

Apply now to play a key role in delivering one of the most significant programmes in the sector.

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