IT PMO Manager

IT PMO Manager Newport £60,000 - £80,000 + bonus + strong benefits This is a senior, hands-on PMO leadership role where you will take ownership of the IT PMO for a large, regulated infrastructure organisation. You'll play a central role in shaping how IT programmes and portfolios are governed, prioritised and delivered, ensuring senior leaders have confidence in delivery, controls and outcomes across a complex change landscape. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the IT PMO and setting clear standards for governance, reporting and assurance across the portfolio.
• Designing and embedding effective controls covering planning, risk, change and financial management.
• Producing clear, meaningful management information to support decision-making at senior and executive level.
• Enabling portfolio prioritisation to ensure investment is focused on the highest-value initiatives.
• Working closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers, business sponsors and third-party suppliers within a predominantly outsourced delivery model.
• Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and supporting delivery to time, cost and quality.

What You'll Bring: You'll be an experienced IT PMO leader who has operated at scale and understands the importance of strong governance in complex or regulated environments. We're looking for:

• Proven experience leading an IT PMO across multiple programmes or a sizeable portfolio.
• Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure or another highly regulated sector.
• Prince2 Practitioner (or equivalent) as a minimum, with MSP and ITIL highly desirable.
• Strong commercial and financial control experience across fixed-price and T&M delivery models.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external suppliers, with the ability to influence and challenge appropriately.

Why You Should Apply:

• A high-impact role supporting large-scale, business-critical services.
• Genuine ownership and senior visibility, not a reporting-only PMO.
• Competitive salary, excellent pension and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working, with a culture focused on trust and delivery.

Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!