IT PMO Manager
IT PMO Manager Newport £60,000 - £80,000 + bonus + strong benefits
This is a senior, hands-on PMO leadership role where you will take ownership of the IT PMO for a large, regulated infrastructure organisation. You'll play a central role in shaping how IT programmes and portfolios are governed, prioritised and delivered, ensuring senior leaders have confidence in delivery, controls and outcomes across a complex change landscape.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the IT PMO and setting clear standards for governance, reporting and assurance across the portfolio.
- Designing and embedding effective controls covering planning, risk, change and financial management.
- Producing clear, meaningful management information to support decision-making at senior and executive level.
- Enabling portfolio prioritisation to ensure investment is focused on the highest-value initiatives.
- Working closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers, business sponsors and third-party suppliers within a predominantly outsourced delivery model.
- Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and supporting delivery to time, cost and quality.
You'll be an experienced IT PMO leader who has operated at scale and understands the importance of strong governance in complex or regulated environments.
We're looking for:
- Proven experience leading an IT PMO across multiple programmes or a sizeable portfolio.
- Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or another highly regulated sector.
- Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent) as a minimum, with MSP and ITIL highly desirable.
- Strong commercial and financial control experience across fixed-price and T&M delivery models.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external suppliers, with the ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
- A high-impact role supporting large-scale, business-critical services.
- Genuine ownership and senior visibility, not a reporting-only PMO.
- Competitive salary, excellent pension and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working, with a culture focused on trust and delivery.
Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more.
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