41 Program Management jobs in the United Kingdom

Program Management Office Coordinator

Burton upon Trent, West Midlands Wabtec Corporation

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Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced PMO Coordinator to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent. we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.


Role: PMO Coordinator

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Hybrid/Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time


How will you make a difference?

You will play a key role in strengthening project delivery and governance across the UK Group. By developing and implementing standardised tools and processes, they will enable consistent execution of projects aligned with customer milestones and business objectives. Acting as a central interface between project teams and senior leadership, they will drive performance visibility, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment across functions.


What will your typical day look like?

  • Conduct in-depth data analysis across all project packs to assess performance and identify trends
  • Provide centralised reporting on project status, highlighting risks and opportunities
  • Investigate contract margin declines by analysing labour, material costs, and recovery plans
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of recovery actions and identify gaps or missed elements
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure financial and operational alignment
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights to support decision-making


What do we want to know about you?

  • Degree in business or engineering is desirable
  • Proven project management experience
  • Strong business acumen and numeracy skills
  • Proficient IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage workload efficiently
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team


If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.


Apply today!


Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.


*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.


Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.


Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!


Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.


To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.


We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Program Management Office Analyst

Glasgow, Scotland Sanderson

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PMO Analyst

Glasgow (3 days a week in the office)

£35k - £45k

Are you a proactive, data-driven PMO Analyst ready to make your mark in a dynamic environment?

Our FinTech client is growing fast and needs someone to help shape the future of project delivery and support across multiple business functions.


This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a role that empowers you to shape processes from the ground up, drive innovation, and make a real impact across multiple business functions.


What You’ll Do

  • Take ownership of resource planning, reporting packs, and data analysis to drive project success.
  • Build and improve processes from the ground up, ensuring data is accurate and actionable.
  • Lead on governance, ensuring timesheets and project allocations are up to standard, and hold stakeholders accountable.
  • Support both delivery and support teams, bridging the gap with robust MI and continuous improvement.
  • Innovate by investigating and implementing new tools and championing smarter ways of working.
  • Lead meetings, challenge the status quo, and drive a culture of accountability and excellence.


What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in a PMO Analyst role where you’ve built frameworks from the ground up
  • Strong data skills: able to extract, analyse, and present insights that drive decision-making.
  • Confident communicator, able to “press” for results and hold people to account.
  • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative to solve problems.
  • Experience with resource planning, process improvement, and reporting.
  • A continuous improvement mindset—always looking for ways to innovate.
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira


Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to build and shape PMO processes from scratch.
  • Work with stakeholders across multiple business and support functions.
  • Hybrid working options and a collaborative culture.


Please note – this role is looking for candidates to be in the Glasgow office 3 days a week so there is a strong preference on candidates in Glasgow or the surrounding area.


If this sounds like the one for you, apply now to find out more.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

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Program Management Office Analyst

Crewe, North West The Adecco Group

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Portfolio/PMO Analyst

Location: Crewe (Hybrid – Monday to Friday, standard office hours)

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (until March 2026)

Employment Type: PAYE via Adecco

Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum / £7 per hour (non-negotiable)


About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Portfolio/PMO Analyst to join a well-established automotive organisation’s Value Delivery Office (VDO). This internal team plays a key role in managing the IT portfolio and enabling value delivery across projects and services. The role is full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and runs until March 2026.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the maintenance of the IT portfolio, including prioritised, funded, and governed projects, and IT services such as licences and support costs.
  • Develop and maintain demand capture templates to categorise, quantify, and prioritise incoming requests.
  • Maintain records of incoming demand and ensure quality through completeness checks.
  • Support the collection and maintenance of Opex and Capex demand associated with projects and services.
  • Coordinate monthly updates of project tracking data, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and liaising with project managers to maintain reliable data.
  • Take input from project managers regarding value and timing of run costs.
  • Collaborate with the IT Service Continuity Manager to ensure visibility of project delivery and timely engagement.
  • Lead the creation of high-quality content and reporting materials, with a particular focus on quarterly reports and portfolio visibility.
  • Organise and coordinate key governance forums and steering committees, including preparing content and documentation.
  • Coordinate approvals and signatures for relevant documentation.
  • Support departmental communications, events, and action planning.
  • Contribute to resource and capacity management planning.
  • Support the implementation of IT strategy and objectives related to IT commercials and the Office of the CIO.


Skills & Experience Required:

  • Experience working in an IT Governance or Project Management Office role, with portfolio management skills applied in a professional environment.
  • Experience working within a structured project environment, with exposure to project, capacity, resource, risk, issue, and financial management processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Power BI, Excel, or similar tools — Power BI and dashboard creation are highly desirable.
  • Ability to produce clear, engaging reports and presentation materials, especially for quarterly reviews.
  • Effective influencing, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Logical, analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP).


Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience with project portfolio management tools (e.g. Planview, Clarity, MS Project Online).


What We Offer:

  • - PAYE contract via Adecco.
  • - Fixed hourly rate of £27 on-negotiable).
  • - Full-time hours (35 hours/week, Monday to Friday).
  • - Hybrid working arrangements.
  • - Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • - A collaborative and supportive team environment within the VDO.


Contract Duration:

This is a fixed-term role running until March 2026.


How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. If you have not heard back within 48 hours of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.


About Adecco:

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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Program Management Office Lead

East Sussex, South East Areti Group | B Corp™

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Job Title: PMO Lead

Location: East Sussex (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £50,000 - 65,000

Contract: Permanent



About the Role

We’re seeking a PMO Lead to join a leading utilities company and strengthen our delivery capability by embedding robust governance, reporting, and portfolio management practices. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the effectiveness of the Project Management Office, ensuring projects and programmes are delivered consistently, transparently, and in alignment with our strategic objectives.



As PMO Lead, you’ll oversee portfolio performance, provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders, and ensure that the right frameworks, tools, and standards are in place. If you’re passionate about enabling delivery excellence, driving continuous improvement, and providing clarity at the highest levels of decision-making, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, processes, and standards across all projects and programmes.
  • Lead portfolio reporting and assurance, providing clear, insightful updates to the Investment Committee, Executive Team, and Shareholders.
  • Monitor budgets, risks, and resource utilisation across the portfolio, escalating issues early and providing recommendations for resolution.
  • Partner with Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Finance, Operations, and IT to ensure alignment between delivery and strategic objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise PMO processes, tools, and reporting systems.
  • Support programme and project managers with guidance, templates, and assurance to ensure consistent and successful delivery.
  • Facilitate benefits tracking and realisation to demonstrate the value of investment.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to PMO analysts/coordinators, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.



About You

  • Proven experience in establishing and leading a PMO function within large-scale, complex environments (utilities, infrastructure, or similar sectors desirable).
  • Strong understanding of governance, portfolio management, and reporting practices.
  • Experience managing budgets, risks, and dependencies at portfolio level.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and Board members.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex information into meaningful insights.
  • Collaborative approach, capable of building strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Relevant degree (e.g., business, management, engineering, or finance) and professional PMO/PM qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, P3O) desirable.
  • Solid experience in project delivery, PMO, governance, or portfolio management.



What We Offer

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a hybrid working model between home and our offices. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Company and performance-related bonus scheme
  • Generous pension contributions up to 11%
  • 25 days’ annual leave
  • Life assurance at 4x salary
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Fully funded eye tests
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Occupational health support
  • Discounts at over 800 retailers
  • Access to digital GP services
  • Study support for job-related qualifications
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options
  • Cycle to work scheme
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Program Management Office Manager

Stevenage, Eastern Scalian

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We are looking for a PMO Manager/PMO to join a space/defence company based in Stevenage and Portsmouth . You will support the major programmes, growth projects and strategic campaigns/bids. PMO Manager will ensure company's Project Management standards and operating practices are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire Project lifecycle, focusing on PM processes incl. Maturity Gates, Tools, Methods in the domains assigned to the PMO: schedule, risk & opportunities,

requirements, configuration, documentation and data and cost.


The PMO-Manager:

  • Report to the Project Manager with line manager the HoPMO
  • Complete and maintain the appropriate PMO sections of the Project Management Plan on behalf of the Project Manager
  • Coordinate resource demand in relation to Functions and highlights issues / bottlenecks
  • Lead/Co-ordinate and day to day management of the PMO team – when team size is large (3-4) or extra large (5+)
  • Responsible for the planning, monitoring and administrative tasks necessary for professional Project management
  • Responsible for implementing Project Management standards to perform PMO tasks and for the related preparation of data.
  • Prepare the Project status reports
  • Support the PM to ensure consistency among all contractual, financial and technical requirements and coverage in the Project Management Plan (in close cooperation with the
  • Customer Contract Manager and Technical Manager)
  • Support the management of a Project through the application of Project Management process, method and tools.
  • Provide quantitative and qualitative data to support discussions and decision-making at Project Management level
  • Compile and consolidate reports for the customer and other stakeholders on a monthly and
  • quarterly basis including special focus reports as required.
  • Attend and report at monthly project reviews (MPRs)
  • Support the PM in undertaking Project Management Maturity Assessments (PMMA)
  • Support the PM in undertaking Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Co-ordinate the collation of the WBS Dictionary


Add from list below as required depending on Space Digital way of working, metal categorisation of project, customer requirements, single PMO across Programme Units and single source

requirements.


  • Have key interfaces with the Programme Director/Sponsor, Project Managers, Work Package
  • Managers, Chief Engineer, Resource and Procurement Manager
  • Manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and subsequent changes to the baseline
  • Lead single PMO across Programme Units - liaison with all stakeholders within the project (MPF, AIT, Eng, Finance)• Accountable for EV, risk and schedule data including integrati and data consistency (i.e. EV stacks up with schedule milestone trends etc)
  • Accountable for Key Interface Dependencies (KIDS) – tracking and reporting of Major KIDS interfaces and effect of movements.
  • General governance and assurance – meeting 14PHC, checking earned value best practice (rules of credit)
  • Leading customer liaison – CADM working groups, schedule and risk working group.
  • Lead for PMO on IPT weekly and IPT monthly meetings – including weekly communication flows from IPT and down into the teams.
  • Leading re-baselines for customer approval
  • Tools development related to the project
  • Trouble shooting (schedule issues, tools not working etc)
  • Oversee and contribute to the PMO maintenance of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities (RAIDO) registers/logs
  • In conjunction the IPM, tailor the generic Schedule Management Plan (SMP)
  • Act as the ADP Data Manager for their projects and maintain MGs & KPIs
  • Candidate must hold active UK security clearance and UK Eyes Only.
  • Candidate must have an extensive experience in the Defense Industry.


About Us


A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance

The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:

Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).

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Program Management Office Coordinator

Wabtec Corporation

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Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced PMO Coordinator to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent. we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.


Role: PMO Coordinator

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Hybrid/Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time


How will you make a difference?

You will play a key role in strengthening project delivery and governance across the UK Group. By developing and implementing standardised tools and processes, they will enable consistent execution of projects aligned with customer milestones and business objectives. Acting as a central interface between project teams and senior leadership, they will drive performance visibility, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment across functions.


What will your typical day look like?

  • Conduct in-depth data analysis across all project packs to assess performance and identify trends
  • Provide centralised reporting on project status, highlighting risks and opportunities
  • Investigate contract margin declines by analysing labour, material costs, and recovery plans
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of recovery actions and identify gaps or missed elements
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure financial and operational alignment
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights to support decision-making


What do we want to know about you?

  • Degree in business or engineering is desirable
  • Proven project management experience
  • Strong business acumen and numeracy skills
  • Proficient IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage workload efficiently
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team


If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.


Apply today!


Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.


*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.


Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.


Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!


Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.


To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.


We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Program Management Office Analyst

Crewe, North West The Adecco Group

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Portfolio/PMO Analyst

Location: Crewe (Hybrid – Monday to Friday, standard office hours)

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (until March 2026)

Employment Type: PAYE via Adecco

Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum / £7 per hour (non-negotiable)


About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Portfolio/PMO Analyst to join a well-established automotive organisation’s Value Delivery Office (VDO). This internal team plays a key role in managing the IT portfolio and enabling value delivery across projects and services. The role is full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and runs until March 2026.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the maintenance of the IT portfolio, including prioritised, funded, and governed projects, and IT services such as licences and support costs.
  • Develop and maintain demand capture templates to categorise, quantify, and prioritise incoming requests.
  • Maintain records of incoming demand and ensure quality through completeness checks.
  • Support the collection and maintenance of Opex and Capex demand associated with projects and services.
  • Coordinate monthly updates of project tracking data, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and liaising with project managers to maintain reliable data.
  • Take input from project managers regarding value and timing of run costs.
  • Collaborate with the IT Service Continuity Manager to ensure visibility of project delivery and timely engagement.
  • Lead the creation of high-quality content and reporting materials, with a particular focus on quarterly reports and portfolio visibility.
  • Organise and coordinate key governance forums and steering committees, including preparing content and documentation.
  • Coordinate approvals and signatures for relevant documentation.
  • Support departmental communications, events, and action planning.
  • Contribute to resource and capacity management planning.
  • Support the implementation of IT strategy and objectives related to IT commercials and the Office of the CIO.


Skills & Experience Required:

  • Experience working in an IT Governance or Project Management Office role, with portfolio management skills applied in a professional environment.
  • Experience working within a structured project environment, with exposure to project, capacity, resource, risk, issue, and financial management processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Power BI, Excel, or similar tools — Power BI and dashboard creation are highly desirable.
  • Ability to produce clear, engaging reports and presentation materials, especially for quarterly reviews.
  • Effective influencing, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Logical, analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP).


Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience with project portfolio management tools (e.g. Planview, Clarity, MS Project Online).


What We Offer:

  • - PAYE contract via Adecco.
  • - Fixed hourly rate of £27 on-negotiable).
  • - Full-time hours (35 hours/week, Monday to Friday).
  • - Hybrid working arrangements.
  • - Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • - A collaborative and supportive team environment within the VDO.


Contract Duration:

This is a fixed-term role running until March 2026.


How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. If you have not heard back within 48 hours of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.


About Adecco:

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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Program Management Office Analyst

Glasgow, Scotland Sanderson

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PMO Analyst

Glasgow (3 days a week in the office)

£35k - £45k

Are you a proactive, data-driven PMO Analyst ready to make your mark in a dynamic environment?

Our FinTech client is growing fast and needs someone to help shape the future of project delivery and support across multiple business functions.


This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a role that empowers you to shape processes from the ground up, drive innovation, and make a real impact across multiple business functions.


What You’ll Do

  • Take ownership of resource planning, reporting packs, and data analysis to drive project success.
  • Build and improve processes from the ground up, ensuring data is accurate and actionable.
  • Lead on governance, ensuring timesheets and project allocations are up to standard, and hold stakeholders accountable.
  • Support both delivery and support teams, bridging the gap with robust MI and continuous improvement.
  • Innovate by investigating and implementing new tools and championing smarter ways of working.
  • Lead meetings, challenge the status quo, and drive a culture of accountability and excellence.


What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in a PMO Analyst role where you’ve built frameworks from the ground up
  • Strong data skills: able to extract, analyse, and present insights that drive decision-making.
  • Confident communicator, able to “press” for results and hold people to account.
  • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative to solve problems.
  • Experience with resource planning, process improvement, and reporting.
  • A continuous improvement mindset—always looking for ways to innovate.
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira


Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to build and shape PMO processes from scratch.
  • Work with stakeholders across multiple business and support functions.
  • Hybrid working options and a collaborative culture.


Please note – this role is looking for candidates to be in the Glasgow office 3 days a week so there is a strong preference on candidates in Glasgow or the surrounding area.


If this sounds like the one for you, apply now to find out more.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

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Program Management Office Manager

Stevenage, Eastern Scalian

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Job Description

We are looking for a PMO Manager/PMO to join a space/defence company based in Stevenage and Portsmouth . You will support the major programmes, growth projects and strategic campaigns/bids. PMO Manager will ensure company's Project Management standards and operating practices are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire Project lifecycle, focusing on PM processes incl. Maturity Gates, Tools, Methods in the domains assigned to the PMO: schedule, risk & opportunities,

requirements, configuration, documentation and data and cost.


The PMO-Manager:

  • Report to the Project Manager with line manager the HoPMO
  • Complete and maintain the appropriate PMO sections of the Project Management Plan on behalf of the Project Manager
  • Coordinate resource demand in relation to Functions and highlights issues / bottlenecks
  • Lead/Co-ordinate and day to day management of the PMO team – when team size is large (3-4) or extra large (5+)
  • Responsible for the planning, monitoring and administrative tasks necessary for professional Project management
  • Responsible for implementing Project Management standards to perform PMO tasks and for the related preparation of data.
  • Prepare the Project status reports
  • Support the PM to ensure consistency among all contractual, financial and technical requirements and coverage in the Project Management Plan (in close cooperation with the
  • Customer Contract Manager and Technical Manager)
  • Support the management of a Project through the application of Project Management process, method and tools.
  • Provide quantitative and qualitative data to support discussions and decision-making at Project Management level
  • Compile and consolidate reports for the customer and other stakeholders on a monthly and
  • quarterly basis including special focus reports as required.
  • Attend and report at monthly project reviews (MPRs)
  • Support the PM in undertaking Project Management Maturity Assessments (PMMA)
  • Support the PM in undertaking Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Co-ordinate the collation of the WBS Dictionary


Add from list below as required depending on Space Digital way of working, metal categorisation of project, customer requirements, single PMO across Programme Units and single source

requirements.


  • Have key interfaces with the Programme Director/Sponsor, Project Managers, Work Package
  • Managers, Chief Engineer, Resource and Procurement Manager
  • Manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and subsequent changes to the baseline
  • Lead single PMO across Programme Units - liaison with all stakeholders within the project (MPF, AIT, Eng, Finance)• Accountable for EV, risk and schedule data including integrati and data consistency (i.e. EV stacks up with schedule milestone trends etc)
  • Accountable for Key Interface Dependencies (KIDS) – tracking and reporting of Major KIDS interfaces and effect of movements.
  • General governance and assurance – meeting 14PHC, checking earned value best practice (rules of credit)
  • Leading customer liaison – CADM working groups, schedule and risk working group.
  • Lead for PMO on IPT weekly and IPT monthly meetings – including weekly communication flows from IPT and down into the teams.
  • Leading re-baselines for customer approval
  • Tools development related to the project
  • Trouble shooting (schedule issues, tools not working etc)
  • Oversee and contribute to the PMO maintenance of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities (RAIDO) registers/logs
  • In conjunction the IPM, tailor the generic Schedule Management Plan (SMP)
  • Act as the ADP Data Manager for their projects and maintain MGs & KPIs
  • Candidate must hold active UK security clearance and UK Eyes Only.
  • Candidate must have an extensive experience in the Defense Industry.


About Us


A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance

The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:

Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).

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Program Management Office Lead

East Sussex, South East Areti Group | B Corp™

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Job Description

Job Title: PMO Lead

Location: East Sussex (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £50,000 - 65,000

Contract: Permanent



About the Role

We’re seeking a PMO Lead to join a leading utilities company and strengthen our delivery capability by embedding robust governance, reporting, and portfolio management practices. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the effectiveness of the Project Management Office, ensuring projects and programmes are delivered consistently, transparently, and in alignment with our strategic objectives.



As PMO Lead, you’ll oversee portfolio performance, provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders, and ensure that the right frameworks, tools, and standards are in place. If you’re passionate about enabling delivery excellence, driving continuous improvement, and providing clarity at the highest levels of decision-making, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks, processes, and standards across all projects and programmes.
  • Lead portfolio reporting and assurance, providing clear, insightful updates to the Investment Committee, Executive Team, and Shareholders.
  • Monitor budgets, risks, and resource utilisation across the portfolio, escalating issues early and providing recommendations for resolution.
  • Partner with Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Finance, Operations, and IT to ensure alignment between delivery and strategic objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise PMO processes, tools, and reporting systems.
  • Support programme and project managers with guidance, templates, and assurance to ensure consistent and successful delivery.
  • Facilitate benefits tracking and realisation to demonstrate the value of investment.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to PMO analysts/coordinators, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.



About You

  • Proven experience in establishing and leading a PMO function within large-scale, complex environments (utilities, infrastructure, or similar sectors desirable).
  • Strong understanding of governance, portfolio management, and reporting practices.
  • Experience managing budgets, risks, and dependencies at portfolio level.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and Board members.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex information into meaningful insights.
  • Collaborative approach, capable of building strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Relevant degree (e.g., business, management, engineering, or finance) and professional PMO/PM qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, P3O) desirable.
  • Solid experience in project delivery, PMO, governance, or portfolio management.



What We Offer

This is a full-time role (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a hybrid working model between home and our offices. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Company and performance-related bonus scheme
  • Generous pension contributions up to 11%
  • 25 days’ annual leave
  • Life assurance at 4x salary
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Fully funded eye tests
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Occupational health support
  • Discounts at over 800 retailers
  • Access to digital GP services
  • Study support for job-related qualifications
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options
  • Cycle to work scheme

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