PMO Manager

PMO Manager

Location: Newport (Hybrid - 2/3 days in office)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £70,000 + Benefits

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Manager to play a critical role in driving effective governance, delivery assurance, and portfolio oversight within a dynamic IT function. This role will sit within the IT department, working closely with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of IT projects and programmes.

The successful candidate will ideally bring previous experience in the utilities sector (or delivering IT solutions for utilities clients), with a strong background in managing complex portfolios-ideally within largely outsourced delivery environments.

What you'll be doing:

• Take full ownership of the IT PMO function, defining and implementing robust governance, standards, and controls.
• Support the Head of Programme Management in delivering a structured, well-governed portfolio of IT projects and programmes.
• Drive project delivery to scope, time, cost, and quality, across both internal and third-party suppliers.
• Establish effective portfolio prioritisation, financial tracking, and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support business case development, investment sign-off, and benefit realisation.
• Provide high-quality management information and reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
• Promote the adoption of governance standards across the wider business and coach project stakeholders on best practices.
• Support procurement and vendor selection processes as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a PMO Manager, ideally in an IT function delivering projects for the utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of portfolio and programme management, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrable experience of working with third-party suppliers, including managing delivery contracts and service levels.
• Deep understanding of governance, change control, financial oversight, and project lifecycle frameworks.
• Confident communicator and influencer, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in process design, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.
• Degree-educated, with PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management certification (MSP and/or ITIL desirable).

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working model (2-3 days onsite in Newport)
• Opportunity to shape and mature the PMO function within a growing portfolio
• High visibility across senior leadership and strategic programmes
• Collaborative and forward-thinking IT and Programme Management environment

If you're a strategic PMO professional with a background in utilities and a passion for driving delivery excellence, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact me directly for more information.