37 Research Management jobs in London

Title : PMO/ PMO Officer (Contract)

IR35 : Inside IR35

Day Rate : £300–£400 per day

Contract length : 12-Month Contract

Location : 3 Days a Week in Farringdon

Sector : Utilities Sector

Please send your profile to :

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced PMO Lead / Officer to establish and embed a brand-new Project Management Office (PMO) for a global utilities giant undergoing a major transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to build a PMO function from the ground up — defining governance frameworks, creating reporting structures, and implementing processes to bring consistency and control across multiple programmes.

You’ll play a pivotal role in setting up the foundations of project governance, assurance, and reporting — driving structure, visibility, and quality delivery across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage new PMO processes, frameworks, and governance models.
• Establish portfolio-level controls, stage gate methodology, and assurance standards.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, templates, and performance tracking.
• Lead on RAIDO (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities) management.
• Engage with programme and project managers to embed PMO best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement across tools, templates, and ways of working.
• Provide insightful reporting to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience setting up or maturing PMO functions.
• Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio controls, and assurance frameworks.
• Advanced reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Confident managing complex RAIDO and performance reporting processes.
• Sector experience in utilities, engineering, or other regulated industries.

PMO Analyst - REPORTING

**Monday.com experience is essential for this role* *. <--- PLEASE READ THIS

(I have had a HUGE number of applications without this essential piece).

Are you a detail-driven PMO Analyst with a passion for delivering impactful reports and presentations to senior stakeholders? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments undergoing large-scale transformation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a PMO Analyst , you will play a key role in supporting a global business through a significant transformation journey. You will be responsible for creating insightful reports, tracking project progress, and presenting key findings to C-suite executives . This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and present high-quality reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Track project performance, ensuring alignment with business transformation objectives.
• Provide governance and oversight on project delivery, risk management, and timelines.
• Deliver engaging presentations to C-suite executives , translating complex data into clear insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Continuously improve PMO processes and reporting frameworks.

What We're Looking For

Experience in a PMO role within a large/global business.

Strong reporting and analytical skills, with experience using tools like Monday.com, Asana, Excel, Power BI, or similar.

Excellent presentation skills , with the ability to confidently communicate insights to C-suite executives.

Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Highly organised , detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.

Please contact me for full details

SVP, Project Management

Location: London, UK (Remote, with some travel as needed)

About the Opportunity

We’re an established US healthcare communications agency with global backing and a growing new presence across Europe. We’re currently delivering high-impact, project-based work for several major pharmaceutical clients, and only getting started. With operations underway in both the US and EU, we’re looking for a SVP of Project Management & Operations to join our European leadership team and help build the foundation for long-term success. This is a pivotal leadership role with the potential to grow into a COO position as the agency continues to expand.

The Role

As SVP of Project Management & Operations, you’ll lead our European project management function, ensuring excellence in delivery across all client projects, including sales aids, websites, emails, and other digital and print assets for healthcare professionals. You’ll also play a key role in shaping operational infrastructure, processes, and team development across multiple European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Management team across Europe (initially 3 direct reports)
• Build scalable delivery and operations frameworks from the ground up
• Ensure high-quality execution across a range of project types and therapy areas
• Collaborate closely with client services, creative, strategy, and global leadership
• Oversee project resourcing, timelines, budgets, and reporting
• Contribute to the agency’s European growth strategy, including expansion into new markets
• Implement and monitor performance metrics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Foster a high-performance, solutions-oriented culture

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in project management, operations, or delivery within healthcare advertising or related sectors
• Proven leadership experience in agency or consultancy environments
• Strong operational mindset with a balance of strategic and hands-on execution skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across markets
• Knowledge of pharma or life sciences marketing best practices
• Adaptable, entrepreneurial, and excited about building something new

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role in a growing agency with serious momentum
• The opportunity to help shape team, culture, and process at an early stage
• Real career progression, including a clear path to a COO-level position
• Collaborative, ambitious leadership team with deep industry expertise
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a strong operational leader looking for a new challenge in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, please apply below!

*Must-have pharma advertising experience*

Title : PMO/ PMO Officer (Contract)

IR35 : Inside IR35

Day Rate : £300–£400 per day

Contract length : 12-Month Contract

Location : 3 Days a Week in Farringdon

Sector : Utilities Sector

Please send your profile to :

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced PMO Lead / Officer to establish and embed a brand-new Project Management Office (PMO) for a global utilities giant undergoing a major transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to build a PMO function from the ground up — defining governance frameworks, creating reporting structures, and implementing processes to bring consistency and control across multiple programmes.

You’ll play a pivotal role in setting up the foundations of project governance, assurance, and reporting — driving structure, visibility, and quality delivery across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage new PMO processes, frameworks, and governance models.
• Establish portfolio-level controls, stage gate methodology, and assurance standards.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, templates, and performance tracking.
• Lead on RAIDO (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities) management.
• Engage with programme and project managers to embed PMO best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement across tools, templates, and ways of working.
• Provide insightful reporting to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience setting up or maturing PMO functions.
• Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio controls, and assurance frameworks.
• Advanced reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Confident managing complex RAIDO and performance reporting processes.
• Sector experience in utilities, engineering, or other regulated industries.

PMO Analyst - REPORTING

**Monday.com experience is essential for this role* *. <--- PLEASE READ THIS

(I have had a HUGE number of applications without this essential piece).

Are you a detail-driven PMO Analyst with a passion for delivering impactful reports and presentations to senior stakeholders? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments undergoing large-scale transformation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a PMO Analyst , you will play a key role in supporting a global business through a significant transformation journey. You will be responsible for creating insightful reports, tracking project progress, and presenting key findings to C-suite executives . This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and present high-quality reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Track project performance, ensuring alignment with business transformation objectives.
• Provide governance and oversight on project delivery, risk management, and timelines.
• Deliver engaging presentations to C-suite executives , translating complex data into clear insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Continuously improve PMO processes and reporting frameworks.

What We're Looking For

Experience in a PMO role within a large/global business.

Strong reporting and analytical skills, with experience using tools like Monday.com, Asana, Excel, Power BI, or similar.

Excellent presentation skills , with the ability to confidently communicate insights to C-suite executives.

Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Highly organised , detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.

Please contact me for full details

SVP, Project Management

Location: London, UK (Remote, with some travel as needed)

About the Opportunity

We’re an established US healthcare communications agency with global backing and a growing new presence across Europe. We’re currently delivering high-impact, project-based work for several major pharmaceutical clients, and only getting started. With operations underway in both the US and EU, we’re looking for a SVP of Project Management & Operations to join our European leadership team and help build the foundation for long-term success. This is a pivotal leadership role with the potential to grow into a COO position as the agency continues to expand.

The Role

As SVP of Project Management & Operations, you’ll lead our European project management function, ensuring excellence in delivery across all client projects, including sales aids, websites, emails, and other digital and print assets for healthcare professionals. You’ll also play a key role in shaping operational infrastructure, processes, and team development across multiple European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Management team across Europe (initially 3 direct reports)
• Build scalable delivery and operations frameworks from the ground up
• Ensure high-quality execution across a range of project types and therapy areas
• Collaborate closely with client services, creative, strategy, and global leadership
• Oversee project resourcing, timelines, budgets, and reporting
• Contribute to the agency’s European growth strategy, including expansion into new markets
• Implement and monitor performance metrics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Foster a high-performance, solutions-oriented culture

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in project management, operations, or delivery within healthcare advertising or related sectors
• Proven leadership experience in agency or consultancy environments
• Strong operational mindset with a balance of strategic and hands-on execution skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across markets
• Knowledge of pharma or life sciences marketing best practices
• Adaptable, entrepreneurial, and excited about building something new

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role in a growing agency with serious momentum
• The opportunity to help shape team, culture, and process at an early stage
• Real career progression, including a clear path to a COO-level position
• Collaborative, ambitious leadership team with deep industry expertise
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a strong operational leader looking for a new challenge in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, please apply below!

*Must-have pharma advertising experience*

We’re Littlepay - a growing fintech headquartered in Melbourne with operations in the UK, EU, LATAM, USA, and more recently, Australia. Our payments platform enables our customers to pay for public transport using any payment card, mobile wallet, or wearable device. Processing over 100 million transactions in 13 countries and continuing to expand globally, we’re proud to move more people through better payment experiences.

Littlepay’s platform provides the API’s that enable the integration of hardware, software and payments, often from different vendors, into a modular transit ticketing solution for cities around the world.

Our Littlepay values:

• Trust and be trustworthy
• Embrace challenge
• Solve problems, together
• Deliver with speed and agility
• Be candid and kind

We're looking for a Project Management Lead to lead and deliver high-quality API-based solutions to customers and partners, and to contribute to the company's overall success by helping to achieve its growth, revenue, and customer success goals.

Reporting to the Global Head of Operations, the Project Management Lead will:

• Assist in setting the strategic direction for the project management team and aligning it with the company's overall goals
• Oversee the execution of projects and provide guidance and support to project managers, including;
• Managing resources and budgets
• Communicating with stakeholders and keeping them updated on project progress
• Identifying and mitigating risks
• Resolving issues and conflicts
• Tracking and improving metrics
• Work with colleagues on our Engineering and Product teams to ensure consistently high-quality project delivery
• Develop and implement strategies to uplift existing project management processes and improve the company's ability to deliver API-based solutions successfully
• Lead a team of project managers, providing mentorship and coaching, and helping them to develop their skills and knowledge
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project management team, with a specific focus on API-based solution delivery

Requirements

You must demonstrate the following:

• 5+ years of experience in collaborative, complex, multi-partner system integration projects, in the credit credit payments space, delivered to enterprise or government clients
• Experience leading and managing complex delivery projects using a variety of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
• Experience in establishing effective project governance and stakeholder communications
• Solid understanding of API-based integrations and related documentation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading a small team in the project management space

Other favourable experiences:

• Experience working with cloud computing platforms and SaaS solutions to deliver API-based solutions
• Experience in the mobility-as-a-service space or with automated fare collection
• An understanding of the credit card payment processing industry, including the different types of processors, fees, and compliance requirements
• Experience implementing process improvement methodologies
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required)
• A project management certification, such as PMP or PRINCE2

Our recruitment process

If you’ve been shortlisted for the role, you’ll first have a chat with our Talent team, who will set up an interview if the stars align. A short workplace preferences questionnaire will also be sent to help us learn more about the way you prefer to work. Following a successful first interview, you’ll meet with a second set of Littlepay folks, and be invited to participate in the final stage before being presented with an offer.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or if you require any accommodations for any stage in the interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Additionally, if you don’t meet all of the criteria (we know that some underrepresented groups tend to avoid applying if they don’t), please still apply. We really enjoy meeting people who might bring a fresh perspective on a problem we need to solve!

Ultimately, being part of our small but mighty team means you'll have the opportunity to learn about micropayments, and have a hand in the provision of services that impact millions of people. You’ll help us deliver on our revolutionary product roadmap and help scale our platform as we continue to expand across the globe.

Benefits

We love to look after our people. At Littlepay, you'll be part of an inclusive and diverse team that celebrates the differences and unique gifts we each bring to work.

You’ll have access to:

• A high trust working environment, with access to cloud collaboration tools like Notion, Slack, Miro, Google Workspace, and Jira to help us work together effectively
• Paid professional development (including conferences, courses, learning subscriptions, etc.)
• Harrison Assessments - our talent management provider that facilitates continuous professional development
• A variety of flexible leave options (including annual, personal, volunteer, parental, grandparental, gender affirmation, and more)
• A company-wide paid day off
• Flexible (hybrid) working conditions
• Health insurance via our provider Vitality
• UK pension additional contribution split
• Wellbeing support- including a free School of Life subscription for all employees, and counselling via the School of Life (UK) or our EAP program (Australia)
• Our generous employee referral program
• Mid-year, quarterly, and end-of-year corporate and team events and workshops
• A work from home remote set up allowance
• Short-term remote working arrangements
• International travel opportunities (dependent on role)

You'll be part of an inclusive and diverse team who celebrates the differences and unique gifts we each bring to work, and be able to take up the numerous other benefits that working at Littlepay affords you, including having access to the eclectic and vibrant culture that Shoreditch is known for.

If this opportunity interests you, hit apply! We look forward to learning about you.

Littlepay are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role

Join Capgemini Engineering as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds. You will lead the charge in scoping, bidding, and executing complex engineering projects, working closely with clients and subject matter experts to ensure strategic alignment and technical excellence. This role offers a dynamic hybrid working model, blending time between client sites, company offices, and home, though full remote work is not possible.

As a key member of our delivery team, you will be responsible for managing bids, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving project success across planning, finances, and quality. Your remit will span client engagement, risk management, continuous improvement, and ensuring high levels of productivity and profitability. If you thrive in fast-paced consulting-led environments and have a track record of delivering impactful engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.

Your profile

We are looking for a highly capable Project Manager with a strong engineering background and at least five years’ experience in project, programme, or bid management. The ideal candidate will have led complex, multi-functional teams and delivered transformation projects across the full engineering lifecycle, particularly within Defence or Cyber sectors. A solid grasp of project finances, risk management, and scheduling is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with clients during bids and digital transformation initiatives. Candidates should be degree-qualified (or equivalent), proficient in Microsoft Project, and eligible for SC Clearance. Experience in consultancy environments and knowledge of MOD procurement processes are desirable.

• Proven leadership in engineering projects across Air, Land, Maritime Defence or Cyber sectors
• Strong financial acumen including revenue recognition, margin improvement, and risk management
• Demonstrated client-facing consultancy experience during bids or transformation programmes
• Preferably experienced in MOD procurement, CAD/PLM projects, and consultancy environments

What you’ll love about working here

• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or

• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad

• Award winning career acceleration programs

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
• You will need to be Single British National due to the nature of some of the projects.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.