Details:
- Salary: £640 - Day
- Location: City of London London
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
PMO Lead - Finance IT
???? Location: Canary Wharf, London (Mandatory 2 days onsite per week)
???? Rate: £640 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella)
???? Duration: Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
We are looking for an experienced PMO Lead to support and enhance project and programme delivery across a complex portfolio. This role will be responsible for driving governance, reporting, planning, financial management, resource oversight, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring delivery standards are consistently maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Lead PMO governance across multiple projects and programmes.
Manage portfolio reporting and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
Oversee project planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, and delivery assurance.
Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
Produce executive dashboards, status reports, and management information packs.
Drive financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost control activities.
Manage resource planning, capacity tracking, and utilisation reporting.
Coordinate governance forums, steering committees, and stakeholder meetings.
Implement and maintain change control processes and decision tracking.
Ensure consistency in PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
Coach project managers and delivery teams on governance and PMO processes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO function.
Required Skills & Experience
Significant experience in a PMO Lead or Senior PMO position within large-scale programmes.
Strong understanding of:
Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies
Project governance and controls
Portfolio and programme reporting
Financial and resource management
Advanced skills in:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Power BI
SharePoint and Microsoft 365
Experience with tools such as:
Jira
Confluence
Clarity
Microsoft Project
Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience producing executive-level reporting and management information.
Typical Deliverables
Weekly and monthly status reports
RAID logs and risk reports
Executive dashboards and portfolio reporting
Resource and capacity plans
Project plans and milestone trackers
Financial forecasts and budget reports
Governance meeting packs, minutes, and action trackers
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile programme environment, driving governance excellence and providing visibility across a significant delivery portfolio