PMO Consultant – Government Programmes (London, Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced PMO Consultant to support the delivery of high‑profile government programmes in the UK public sector. The role will work closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers and senior government stakeholders to ensure robust governance, accurate reporting and effective risk management across complex delivery environments.

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 related 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 knowledge.
• RAID management.
• Executive reporting and portfolio reporting.
• Planning & scheduling.
• Change control and assurance compliance.