Finance Transformation PMO Manager

Freshwater Recruitment is supporting a leading UK organisation undergoing a major finance transformation programme and is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to drive governance, planning and delivery across a complex programme of work.

The PMO Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders to set up and establish a PMO function for this large programme. You will ensure the projects remain on track, risks are managed effectively, and decision-makers have clear visibility of programme performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance, reporting and programme controls
• Manage integrated plans, milestones, risks and dependencies
• Produce high-quality updates and insights for senior leadership
• Facilitate governance forums and drive stakeholder alignment
• Lead and develop a small PMO team while promoting best practice delivery standards

Experience needed

• Proven experience setting up and leading PMO functions within large-scale transformation programmes (ideally within Finance)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent planning, governance and reporting expertise
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet or similar

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role is an initial 12 month fixed term contract.

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