PMO Lead - Transformation / Operating Model at HAYS
Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 27

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Information Services

Description
  • Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mature the Transformation Portfolio Office (TPO) function.
  • Establish effective portfolio governance frameworks and prioritisation processes.
  • Drive benefits realisation and value tracking across transformation initiatives.
  • Oversee transformation investment governance and business case management.
  • Provide executive-level reporting and insights on portfolio health, risks, and outcomes.
  • Manage resource allocation and capacity planning across programmes and projects.
  • Ensure delivery standards, controls, and governance processes are consistently applied.
  • Oversee organisational change, adoption, and business readiness activities.
  • Govern third-party suppliers, delivery partners, and strategic vendors.
  • Drive portfolio performance management, forecasting, and investment optimisation.


  • What We're Looking ForEssential ExperienceSignificant PMO or Portfolio Office leadership experience within a large, complex enterprise environment.
  • Proven experience managing digital and business transformation portfolios with annual investment levels between £5m-£10m+.
  • Strong track record in portfolio governance, benefits management, programme oversight, and transformation delivery.
  • Experience working with senior executives and influencing strategic decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and drive organisational alignment.


  • Technical ExpertiseEnterprise Portfolio Management and Portfolio Governance.
  • Benefits Realisation and Value Management.
  • Business Case Development and Investment Governance.
  • Capacity and Resource Planning.
  • Advanced reporting and analytics using:
  • Power BI
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Project
  • Planner
  • Power Platform
  • Azure DevOps
  • Jira
  • Experience with Portfolio and Programme Management (PPM) tools.


  • Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementExceptional executive communication and reporting skills.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
  • Commercial awareness with an understanding of profitability, growth, and value creation.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
  • Passion for coaching and developing PMOs, Programme Managers, and project delivery teams.
  • Proven ability to drive accountability, consistency, and strategic focus across a portfolio.


  • QualificationsDegree qualified or equivalent professional experience.
  • Relevant certifications are highly desirable, including:
  • MSP
  • MoP
  • Prince2
  • P3O
  • AgilePM
  • SAFe
  • Lean Portfolio Management

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