Transition & Close-Out Programme PMO Manager - 18m FTC at UK Atomic Energy Authority

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

50373.53

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PMO leadership, Governance, Project controls, Stakeholder management, Risk management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost control, Programme management, Project management, MSP, PRINCE2, APM, Data analysis, Strategic planning, Change management

Industry

Description

Transition & Close‑Out Programme PMO Manager Location: Remote with some travel Salary: £50,373.53 per annum plus travel expenses Contract: Full time, Temporary, 18‑month fixed term Benefits include: * Free private GP access and Employee Assistance Programme * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Death in Service benefit (4× salary) * Financial reward schemes and retailer discounts * A strong safety culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion At Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL), we’re more than a team, we’re a community united by our values: Pride in People, Do the Right Thing, and One Team. Together, we create safe, secure, and supportive environments across the prison estate, enabling rehabilitation and positive social impact. We are now recruiting a Transition & Close Out Programme PMO Manager to provide leadership, assurance, and insight across a complex, multi workstream programme at a critical point in its lifecycle. Reporting to the Transition Lead, you will define and maintain project and programme management standards, provide expert guidance, and act as the central source of programme information, controls, and performance insight. What You’ll Be Doing You will lead the Programme Management Office (PMO), supporting projects to achieve programme benefits and outcomes and championing the use of best practice project management standards and processes. Your responsibilities will include: * Establishing and operating project controls, reporting progress and status to appropriate governance bodies * Leading PMO delivery, capability, and continuous improvement, including the development and sharing of project management processes, tools, templates, and benchmarks * Line managing the Transition & Close-Out Programme Support Officer * Using digital tools and data to provide insight and support informed decision making across the programme * Supporting the development of business cases and overseeing project and programme budgets, including forecasting and cost control * Ensuring appropriate governance is in place, coordinating external reviews, and monitoring the implementation of recommendations * Establishing standards and assurance mechanisms for risk, issue, change, and stakeholder management * Identifying opportunities for collaboration, reuse of methods and resources, and ensuring learning from experience is captured and shared across the organisation What We’re Looking For Essential: * Strong experience working in programme and project management environments, with responsibility for PMO leadership, governance, and controls * Proven ability to lead, influence, and provide assurance to project teams and senior stakeholders * Experience developing and applying project management standards, processes, and tools * Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills * Proficiency in programme and project management methodologies, techniques, and best practice * Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and PRINCE2 Practitioner or an APM project management qualification Desirable: * Strong analytical capability to assess risks, resource needs, and delivery impacts * Experience of transitioning services from one organisation to another This is a significant opportunity to work at senior PMO level within a complex public sector environment, where strong governance, assurance, and learning are critical to successful delivery and close out. You’ll work closely with programme leadership and delivery teams, shaping how projects are controlled, governed, and concluded, while embedding standards that support consistency and transparency. Explore a Career at GFSL Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us means helping to ensure prisons are safe and secure for prisoners and prison staff alike, and playing your part in supporting rehabilitation and reintegration into society. You’ll find a strong focus on safety, an inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress your career. Pride in People We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to be their true selves. We recognise that everyone’s needs at work are different and are committed to fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Future Plans GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MoJ) that the provision of FM services will, following a successful procurement process, transfer to private sector providers no sooner than August 2027. Pride in People – Do the Right Thing – One Team If you’re an experienced PMO leader with a passion for governance, assurance, and effective programme close out, we’d love to hear from you. GFSL – An ISO 9001 Certified Company We are Gov Facility Services Ltd, a non-profit company owned entirely by the Ministry of Justice, delivering safe, high quality and value driven facilities services to 48 prisons over the South and East of the UK with over 1,300 staff. It's a great time to get involved and help shape the future of the company - and forge a great career at the same time. Why join us? You’ll become part of a high performing team in an ambitious and growing organisation with excellent and safe working environments and superb benefits, including, but not limited to 25 days annual leave, employer/ employee contributed pensions, competitive salaries and job security.

Responsibilities

The PMO Manager will lead the Programme Management Office, establishing project controls, reporting progress, and providing expert guidance across a complex multi-workstream programme. They will also oversee project budgets, ensure robust governance, and manage programme support staff to drive continuous improvement.