PMO Manager

One of our clients is looking for a PMO Manager to drive PMO activities globally across a portfolio of finance driven change initiatives.

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This is a great opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of a highly exciting, growing organisation and help shape the PMO best practice within the business for finance-driven change programmes and projects.

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Role: PMO Manager

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Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 (DOE) + Discretionary benefits

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Permanent or 3 year FTC available

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Hybrid working: 4 days a week in central London

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ASAP start date

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The PMO Manager will play a key role in driving the Finance Transformation Program, ensuring the successful execution of initiatives across multiple regions. This role requires a structured yet adaptable project management approach to support five critical workstreams, including systems and master data, finance function capability, financial close, and accounting control.

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The ideal candidate will have strong multicultural experience, the ability to navigate complex transformation programs, and the emotional intelligence to guide stakeholders through significant organizational changes. They will act as a strategic partner, ensuring accountability, fostering collaboration, and balancing structure with agility.

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To successfully deliver in this role you will need to have:

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• \n10+ years of PMO experience in a multi-location transformation program, preferably in finance or service industries.
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• Demonstrated success in navigating complex, global projects and managing cross-functional teams.
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• Strong understanding of finance processes, transformation programs, and system implementations.
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• Strong change management experience, particularly in culturally diverse environments.
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• Track record of successfully ensuring that all governance processes are being followed by the wider change team
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• Strong Stakeholder management skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business and build rapport quickly to ensure successful outcomes
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Key responsibilities:

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• Lead the Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring structured governance, clear objectives, and alignment with transformation goals.
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• Establish project management best practices that maintain rigor without excessive bureaucracy.
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• Track and manage project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
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• Guide and nudge teams in the right direction, holding stakeholders accountable for deliverables and milestones.
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• Navigate multicultural environments with an understanding of service industry dynamics and local market nuances.
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• Communicate complex changes with sensitivity and emotional intelligence, ensuring buy-in at all levels.
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• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, ensuring sustainable change.
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• Monitor project success through key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies as needed.
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This is a permanent or 3 year FTC opportunity with travel to a London office 4 times a week.

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If you are interested in the role, please apply. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated high level of response, we may not be able to respond to every applicant.