PMO Lead - DV Cleared

Our client, operating within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled PMO Lead to join their London-based team on a contract basis. This role is integral to the Project Operations (ProjOPS), focusing on the design, establishment, and leadership of a centralised Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO Lead will provide oversight, governance, and capacity building to enhance delivery capabilities for a portfolio of complex internal and strategic change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and establishment of a central PMO, embedding it as a core function within Project Operations
• Own the ongoing management and continuous improvement of the PMO to support delivery of large, complex projects
• Strengthen project management capability across the organisation through capacity building
• Develop and maintain the PMO operating model, standards, and toolkits
• Establish consistent governance, oversight, and performance reporting across all project types
• Maintain oversight of live project delivery, providing regular performance and risk reporting to senior management
• Support senior leaders with resource planning and deployment of project managers, understanding stakeholder demand
• Embed robust project management principles into key operational processes
• Act as a PMO coach and advisor, supporting project managers and senior colleagues
• Drive continuous improvement and support functional and cultural change in partnership with Organisational Change teams

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience setting up and leading a PMO within complex programme or operational environments
• Strong background in PMO governance, reporting, risk/issue management, and assurance
• Experience supporting senior management with performance insight, decision making, and resourcing
• Ability to operate credibly at senior levels, influencing without formal line management
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Comfortable working across ambiguity and driving standardisation and improvement
• PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent project/programme management qualifications are desirable

Additional Information:

• This role is Inside IR35
• No line management responsibility, but significant functional leadership and influence
• Must be able to start quickly
• DV Clearance is mandatory

If you are an experienced PMO Lead with a strong background in the Defence & Security sector and are ready to take on a challenging role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and impactful team in London.