PMO Manager

PMO Manager – £80,000 – £85,000 – London (Hybrid) – Insurance

Overview:

A leading organisation within the insurance sector is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead and develop its Project Management Office. This role will oversee a large-scale change portfolio (£10M–£20M), managing approximately 50 concurrent projects while ensuring robust governance, financial oversight, and delivery excellence across the organisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the PMO function across a large, complex portfolio.
• Oversee circa 50 active projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and consistent delivery standards.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of PMO frameworks, processes, and best practices.
• Manage and track portfolio financials, including budget oversight, underspend and overspend analysis.
• Deliver clear, accurate and timely reporting on project status, risks, and performance to senior stakeholders.
• Establish, enforce, and enhance governance frameworks, ensuring all projects follow defined processes.
• Identify gaps in governance or delivery processes and proactively implement improvements.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers, ensuring adherence to PMO standards and supporting delivery challenges.
• Engage and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure strong tracking and monitoring mechanisms are in place across the portfolio.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience at Senior PMO or PMO Manager
• Experience managing large portfolios (£10M–£20M) with multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong project reporting, tracking, and performance management expertise.
• Strong financial acumen including budget and variance analysis.
• Deep understanding of PMO governance frameworks and processes.
• Experience managing and supporting Project Managers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly proactive with a focus on continuous improvement.

Package:

• £80,000 – £85,000 Base Salary
• Hybrid Working
• Excellent Benefits Package

PMO Manager – £80,000 – £85,000 – London (Hybrid) – Insurance

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