PMO Manager – Operational Model Transformation

About the role

This is a six‑month contract position leading the PMO function for a high‑profile Operational Model transformation within Central Government. You will shape governance, reporting and delivery standards for a large‑scale programme while working in a hybrid model based in Central London.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain programme governance, standards, controls and best practices.
• Oversee integrated programme planning, managing milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and decisions.
• Produce executive‑level dashboards, reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate governance meetings, steering committees and programme boards.
• Work closely with work‑stream leads to align delivery with programme objectives.
• Monitor performance, highlight risks and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage change control processes and ensure accurate programme documentation.
• Support financial tracking, resource planning and assurance activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience redesigning a Target Operating Model or Operating Model within UK Central Government.
• Extensive PMO experience including project governance, budget control and resource allocation.
• Strong stakeholder management with confidence engaging senior leadership.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical capabilities.
• Eligibility to obtain BPSS security clearance.
• Consultancy experience delivering public‑sector programmes is desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Project Online
• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• P3O
• MSP
• PRINCE2
• APM
• PMP

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a strategic government transformation programme.
• Hybrid working with two days per week on site in Central London.
• Exposure to senior client and consultancy leadership.
• Potential extension beyond the initial six‑month period.