Program Management Office Manager

Posted 13 August 2026
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Energy and UtilitiesTechnology

Job description

PMO Manager | Energy & Utilities | London / Hybrid

Location:London (Hybrid 1-2 times a week)

Duration:9 - 12 months

INSIDE IR35

We’re looking for an experienced PMO Manager to lead and develop a PMO function supporting a portfolio of complex transformation and change programmes within a highly regulated energy environment.

You’ll take ownership of PMO standards and ways of working, providing leadership across governance, RAID, reporting, financial control, resource planning and programme assurance, while managing and developing a team of PMO professionals.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage and develop the PMO team, including resource and capacity planning.

  • Own and continuously improve programme governance, reporting and PMO frameworks.

  • Oversee RAID, dependencies, financial tracking, KPIs and delivery reporting.

  • Support Programme Managers with planning, resource allocation and delivery assurance.

  • Drive consistency and continuous improvement across programme delivery.

  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners.

We're looking for:

  • Strong experience leading a PMO function within complex transformation programmes.

  • Proven people management and team development experience.

  • Excellent programme governance, reporting, financial and resource management capability.

  • Strong senior stakeholder management skills.

  • Experience within energy, utilities or another regulated environment is advantageous.

  • P3O, PRINCE2 Agile, SAFe or similar qualifications would be beneficial.

A great opportunity for an established PMO leader who can combine hands-on delivery oversight with leadership and strategic PMO development.