PMO Governance/Assurance Lead

Overview

PMO Governance / Assurance Lead

+6 months+

+Remote working - occasional site visits to London

+Inside IR35

+£400 - £450 a day

+Must be eligible / hold NPVV Clearance and a Counter Terrorism Check.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and implement the programme governance framework across all workstreams
• Lead Stage-Gate reviews, ensuring deliverables meet quality, evidence, and contractual standards
• Oversee deliverable tracking, validation, and acceptance sign-off
• Embed BPO contract requirements (SLAs, KPIs, milestones) into governance processes
• Conduct assurance reviews, audits, and compliance checks, driving corrective actions
• Provide senior-level reporting and act as escalation point for governance issues
• Promote a culture of quality, control, and accountability across the PMO

Experience Required

• Strong background in PMO governance or assurance leadership roles
• Experience within BPO / outsourcing environments (transition or transformation programmes)
• Deep understanding of Stage-Gate processes, programme controls, and RAID management
• Knowledge of SLAs, KPIs, service acceptance, and payment-linked milestones
• Excellent stakeholder management, including senior leadership and client-side PMOs
• Must be eligible / hold NPVV Clearance and a Counter Terrorism Check.