Job Description

Job Title: DV Cleared PMO Manager

Location: Basingstoke X5 days onsite with hybrid options TBC

Duration: Until 31st May with possible extension

Rate: Up to £550 per day via an approved umbrella company

Must be willing and eligible to go through DV clearance process

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for programme governance and delivery? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting critical Defence projects, is hiring for a PMO Manager to oversee their Project Management Office. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to high-stakes programmes.

What you'll be doing:

* Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the PMO team

* Provide comprehensive governance, financial, resource, and delivery reports

* Support programme planning, delivery reviews, and assurance activities

* Oversee RAID logs, change, decision, and action registers

* Manage resource planning, forecasting, and financial controls including invoicing and budgeting

* Drive process improvements and standardisation across the programme

* Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contractual and organisational standards

* Support large-scale transformation and complex Defence programmes, working within Agile and Waterfall methodologies

What you'll bring:

* Strong leadership and people management skills

* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities

* Proven expertise in governance, assurance, and reporting

* Financial management and forecasting experience

* Risk and issue management proficiency

* Resource planning and management skills

* Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities

* Ability to influence and challenge constructively

* Organisational skills with a focus on prioritisation

* Adaptability to fast-paced, evolving environments

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SAP, and reporting tools

Ideal background includes:

* Extensive experience within a PMO or programme environment

* Leadership of PMO teams and governance frameworks

* Supporting large, complex Defence or government projects

* Experience with RAID, change control, and contractual governance

* Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methods

If you're ready to make an impact in a critical sector, apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence.

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