Project Manager / PMO

PMO United Kingdom

We have a great opportunity for a PMO to join our SIPP team. This is a 12 month fixed‑term contract role that can be based in our Cheltenham or Glasgow office on a hybrid basis.

This hybrid role combines hands‑on project delivery with PMO responsibilities, ensuring governance, reporting, and coordination across multiple workstreams. You will manage key projects within the programme while supporting overall programme governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned projects or workstreams within the SIPP platform programme.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution.
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders across technology, operations, and business teams.
• Maintain programme governance documentation, including RAID logs, dashboards, and status reports.
• Support programme governance forums by preparing agendas, tracking actions, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of PMO processes and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Experience in financial services or pensions industry (SIPP experience highly desirable).
• Knowledge of Financial Services platforms and migration projects (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus and salary review.
• Generous pension scheme (we contribute 8%).
• Funded training and professional development.
• Core benefits including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year.
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits such as an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, sports allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym or sports membership (up to £50 per month), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts.

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