Infra PMO Lead / Manager - Banking Experience Mandatory

The Role: Infra PMO Lead / Manager

Location: Sheffield, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: Hybrid ( 2 Days onsite in a week)

Job Description:

A PMO (Project Management Office) Manager defines and maintains project standards, ensures strategic alignment, and governs project performance across an organization. They manage PMO staff, oversee project portfolios, manage budgets, allocate resources, and report to senior leadership on project success, risks, and ROI.

Core Responsibilities

• Governance & Standards: Define and implement project management methodologies, policies, and templates (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the portfolio of projects to ensure they align with business strategies and objectives.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources properly across various projects and manage, recruit, or mentor project staff.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, mitigate, and report on high-level risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks across projects.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular status updates to senior management on progress, quality, and financial performance.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience as a project manager, program manager, or in a senior PMO role.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to lead teams and manage stakeholders.
• Methodologies: Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and/or hybrid approaches.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software and reporting tools.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Certifications: Often requires certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or specialized PMO certifications.