This is not a traditional PMO role where you'll simply update plans and produce reports. You'll become a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, helping drive delivery across multiple finance workstreams while navigating a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly and decisions need to be made at pace
Client Details
A leading UK media business driving transformation and innovation, offering the chance to make a real impact on a high-profile change programme.
Description
Programme Delivery & Planning
Own and maintain multiple project plans across several finance workstreams.
Track milestones, critical paths and dependencies.
Identify delivery risks before they become issues and work with stakeholders to implement solutions.
Ensure deliverables remain on track against ambitious programme deadlines.
Drive accountability across teams and challenge constructively when milestones are at risk.Risk, Issue & Governance Management
Maintain RAID logs and governance documentation.
Coordinate project reporting and programme updates.
Escalate risks and dependencies appropriately.
Produce high-quality reporting and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships across Finance, HR, Technology and wider business teams.
Work closely with senior Workstream Leads and external delivery partners.
Influence stakeholders, navigate conflicting priorities and drive consensus.
Act as the "glue" between multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and momentum.Driving Outcomes
Keep busy senior stakeholders focused on delivery.
Proactively chase actions, dependencies and deliverables.
Bring solutions, not just problems.
Help establish structure, governance and best practice as the programme evolvesProfile
Essential
Previous experience as a PMO Manager, Senior PMO Analyst or Programme PMO.
Strong experience supporting complex transformation, change or business-wide programmes.
Proven stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of an organisation.
Experience managing project plans, RAID logs, reporting and governance frameworks.
Ability to work across several projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
Brings energy, curiosity and a "let's get it done" mindset
Can challenge stakeholders professionally when required
Is naturally proactive and delivery-focused
Thrives in fast-changing environments
Highly Desirable
Finance Transformation experience.
Separation, carve-out, merger or business transformation programme experience.
Knowledge of Jira, Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools.
Professional project qualifications such as Prince2, PMP or similar.
Job Offer
Salary dependent on the level of experience.
Hybrid Working arrangements.
12-month FTC.If you're interested in this role, apply now.
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