PMO Consultant – Government Programmes

About the role

We are building a new PMO function for high‑profile government programmes and need a consultant who can shape its processes from the ground up. Based in London and working hybrid, you will partner with programme and project managers to ensure robust governance, reporting and delivery across multiple public‑sector initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and operate PMO governance frameworks and delivery standards.
• Maintain programme plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery schedules.
• Manage RAID logs and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Produce accurate programme reporting, dashboards and management information.
• Support teams with planning, tracking and delivery assurance activities.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees and action tracking.
• Monitor performance against objectives, timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance requirements and public‑sector delivery standards.
• Coordinate change requests, approvals and documentation.
• Assist with audits, reviews and assurance activities as required.

Required profile

• Previous PMO experience within government departments, public‑sector organisations or government‑funded programmes.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, controls, reporting and assurance processes.
• Experience supporting complex transformation, digital, business change or technology programmes.
• Proven ability to manage RAID logs, programme reporting and governance documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication abilities.

Required skills

• PMO delivery and governance
• Programme controls
• RAID management
• Executive reporting
• Planning and scheduling
• Stakeholder management
• Change control
• Assurance and compliance
• Portfolio reporting
• Public‑sector programme delivery