PMO Project Manager

📍 Location: London
📅 Contract Length: 6 months
💼 IR35 Status: Inside IR35
🏢 Function: Project Management Office (PMO)

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced PMO Project Manager to lead a range of consulting and strategic projects that are critical to ongoing organisational success.

In this role, you will take full ownership of project delivery-from business case development to planning, execution, risk management, and transition into BAU. You'll work closely with stakeholders across regions, ensuring excellent service and adherence to company policies.

This is a hands‑on position that requires adaptability, strong stakeholder engagement, and the flexibility to collaborate across time zones when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle: definition, planning, execution, reporting, risk management, and transition to BAU
• Manage project resources and budgets, validating business cases and measurable benefits
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate organisational readiness across people, processes, and technology
• Ensure stakeholder engagement is central to delivery
• Manage third‑party vendors, contractors, and contracts in line with company policies
• Act as a role model within the PMO, contributing to continuous learning and best‑practice development

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience managing multi‑stakeholder projects, ideally across regions
• Professional project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) or equivalent
• Experience in systems implementation, especially testing and rollout; finance system experience is beneficial
• Strong understanding of change management and risk management
• Customer‑centric mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively within a matrix organisation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and established project management tools

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity to play a key part in delivering strategic initiatives within a dynamic and collaborative PMO environment.