Head of PMO

Job Title: Head of PMO
Location: Largely Remote, with occasional office attendance (Office based in Northampton)
Contract: Permanent (Full Time)
Salary: £75,000+ per annum DOE

The role of Head of PMO
Our client, who is based in Northampton and is a Microsoft Dynamics Partner, has a rare and exciting opening for a Head of PMO to join their new team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, developing, and leading the PMO function. This role ensures the successful delivery of all projects for external customers by defining best practices, implementing governance structures, and optimising project execution. The Head of PMO will drive project management excellence, resource optimisation, and strategic alignment across all customer engagements.
This role will largely be worked remotely, however, applicants must be able to commit to attending the office in Northampton as and when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• define and implement the PMO delivery framework, policies, and methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency
• align project governance with business objectives, ensuring consistency and scalability across all customer engagements
• lead, coach and mentor a team of Project Managers ensuring the delivery of quality projects that meet the customers objectives, whilst maintaining time, cost and quality controls
• when needed, be directly involved with the delivery of client projects
• acting as the primary focal point and owner for all project and programme related activities, oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations
• establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting standards to track project success
• mitigate risks by developing and enforcing robust risk management strategies
• define and manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability
• select and implement project management tools to improve collaboration, reporting, and delivery consistency
• ensure standardisation of project documentation, methodologies, and best practices
• drive automation and efficiency improvements across the project lifecycle

About You
The suitable candidate must have demonstrable experience in a similar senior PMO position, be able to manage a PMO Team on a day-to-day basis, and ideally have experience implementing PMO processes and structure.
You need to be a dynamic, self-motivated individual, who is analytical, with excellent communication skills. You should be proactive and organised, with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Benefits Package

• 31 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Company Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Access to learning resources and Continuous Professional Development