Lead PMO

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Extensive experience leading or improving PMO, programme or portfolio functions across complex transformation or technology environments, with strong knowledge of governance frameworks, assurance, stage gates and delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop integrated plans, roadmaps, dashboards and management information, while managing portfolio-level risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and actions.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, providing clear insight, constructive challenge and recommendations to support effective decision-making.
• Strong financial, commercial and resource management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, capacity planning, procurement and supplier considerations.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, facilitation and communication skills, with experience introducing proportionate PMO tools, processes and ways of working that improve transparency and delivery performance.
• A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - desirable.
• Relevant project, programme or PMO qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or equivalent - desirable.
• Must be SC clearable.
• Must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the PMO across complex programmes and portfolios, establishing proportionate governance, controls, processes and reporting.
• Provide clear portfolio-level insight into progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, finances, resources and delivery performance.
• Develop and maintain integrated plans, roadmaps and schedules aligned with programme priorities and wider business objectives.
• Run effective governance forums and prepare concise dashboards, papers and decision materials for senior stakeholders.
• Manage portfolio risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, actions and decisions, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Provide constructive challenge and assurance to keep delivery aligned with agreed scope, timelines, budgets and outcomes.
• Support financial, resource and capacity planning, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking and prioritisation.
• Facilitate communication across delivery teams, stakeholders, suppliers and leadership, ensuring information supports effective decisions.
• Mobilise programmes and continuously improve PMO tools, processes and ways of working to strengthen transparency, efficiency and delivery confidence.
• Support commercial governance, procurement, supplier management, stage gates and assurance activities where required.

Technologies:

• Support
• PLC

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We are Triad Group Plc, an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years experience, primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. We offer this Lead PMO role based at client locations, working remotely, or from our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices, with a salary of up to £70K plus excellent company benefits on a permanent or FTC basis. Our culture is close-knit, supportive, and collaborative, with knowledge shared, every voice valued, and strong opportunities for learning, creativity, autonomy and innovation. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, matched pension contributions of 5%, private healthcare with Bupa, gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access, Perkbox membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. We are committed to inclusion, development and well-being, and we aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

last updated 38 week of 2026