Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:

• An excellent ability to identify solutions in complex scenarios
• Experience in Kimble or a PSA tool
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Concise, articulate, analytical and enthusiastic
• Business focused and results driven
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Understands and respects requirements for confidentiality and security
• Logical, thorough, and reliable
• Ability to foster good working relationships and to deal with a fast moving and constantly changing working environment
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and balance multiple tasks and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to anticipate future needs and the initiative to plan ahead
• Able to work efficiently and accurately when under pressure to meet tight deadlines

As a Programme Management Office Lead (Consultant) at Kainos, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that a high-quality service is provided to the Delivery Management and Operations capabilities within the Digital Services business unit, demonstrating best practice throughout.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a Programme Management Office (PMO) Team across multiple locations
• Implementing clear guidance on the duties and responsibilities of the Staffing and PMO team, including SLAs and communicating to the business
• Managing, assigning, and prioritising duties and tasks to meet goals and business needs
• Managing performance of the team including career development, identifying talent, and addressing performance shortfalls
• Supporting Delivery Managers with tasks such as project onboarding, risk management, contract management activities
• Overseeing the use of unfunded time codes, including acting as an approval and challenge function
• Working closely with the Operations Team to ensure there is support to meet current and forecasted demands from both the Delivery, Staffing and Sales teams
• Ensuring compliance of the month end closure process
• Manage any escalations/issues as necessary
• Actively identifying and implementing process improvements
• Working with the team to identify areas for improvement and match skills to any skill gaps.
• Applying continual service improvement throughout and clearly communicating this to business stakeholders
• Routing and delegation of PMO support requests via Jira & tracking Team SLAs
• Working with and providing guidance to client PMO teams to ensure projects run smoothly
• Completing ad-hoc duties and providing support to Delivery Managers/Operations Managers/Head of Operations as required