Head of Enterprise PMO

12 Month Fixed Term Contract Manchester £69,000 - £78,500 Hybrid working: Minimum two days in the office each week Can you turn portfolio complexity into strategic clarity, and continue to build an Enterprise PMO that truly shapes organisational decisions? We are seeking an experienced and credible Head of Enterprise PMO on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead, evolve and embed a high impact, enterprise-wide PMO function that enables strategic decision‑making, drives delivery confidence and strengthens portfolio value across the organisation. This is a leadership role with two distinct but complementary areas of responsibility: Ownership and development of the Enterprise PMO, where most of the value will be created, refining the business planning and business case processes, generating insight across our strategy and portfolio delivery, and supporting an ambitious team on their growth journey. Leadership oversight of the Delivery PMO, a newly established but already high‑performing, delivery‑focused team. The role will suit a leader who has taken established capabilities and continued to evolve, align and drive value (ideally within an Enterprise PMO), moving organisations beyond reporting and control into strategic enablement and insight. Key responsibilities Enterprise PMO (Primary Focus) You will be accountable for embedding and evolving an Enterprise PMO capability that provides portfolio insight, reports on our strategy, creates our business plans, and manages our investment decisions through business cases. Continuing to evolve the Enterprise PMO operating model, creating greater connection and cohesion between the individual capabilities, and to drive automation. Establishing portfolio frameworks that enable clear prioritisation, investment decisions and benefits realisation Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing objective insight and challenge on portfolio health, delivery confidence and strategic trade‑offs Driving consistency and maturity across change, project, programme and portfolio management practices This element of the role is highly strategic, requiring influence at executive level and the confidence to challenge where necessary. Delivery PMO (Leadership rather, it requires visible leadership, alignment and sponsorship. What you will bring We are specifically seeking candidates who can demonstrate tangible experience of building or maturing Enterprise PMO capability. Proven experience leading an Enterprise PMO or equivalent strategic portfolio function Demonstrable track record of designing and embedding portfolio governance, prioritisation and investment frameworks Experience of leading business planning and business case processes, or participating in them Experience operating at executive level, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders Strong understanding of portfolio, programme and change management maturity models Experience working in complex, many‑initiative environments with competing priorities A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust quickly What's in it for you This role represents a rare opportunity to shape and lead an Enterprise PMO offering high visibility and influence across the organisation. By joining AQA, a leading independent education charity, you actually make a difference in the lives of millions of learners. There are lots of company benefits, including private medical insurance, a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure in December and bank holidays on top, the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, disability, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic minority and more) an extensive online learning platform, days for volunteering and more. Diversity and inclusion statement At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED