Head of Project Management Office in Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Hybrid – Manchester twice per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum + benefits

About Us

We are a large national organisation with several thousand colleagues, operating across multiple sites. We are continuing to grow and invest in our people to ensure we deliver excellence and impact at scale.

Purpose of the Role

This role provides senior leadership of the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring programmes and initiatives are governed effectively, aligned with organisational priorities, and delivered with transparency and control. The Head of PMO will establish best practice frameworks, deliver portfolio insights to senior leadership, and drive a culture of accountability and assurance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PMO function, embedding governance frameworks, reporting standards, and KPIs.
• Manage the group-wide portfolio of initiatives, ensuring clear prioritisation and alignment to strategic objectives.
• Provide senior leadership and Board with insight on ROI, milestones, risks, and progress.
• Establish and maintain portfolio management tools and processes to improve visibility, consistency, and accountability.
• Lead and inspire the PMO team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
• Drive data-led decision making across the portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure compliance with organisational and financial standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading a PMO across complex, multi-project environments.
• Expertise in portfolio governance, reporting, and assurance at senior level.
• Commercially astute, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience of presenting to and influencing at Board level.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate both direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) and portfolio management tools.

Desirable

• Experience in large-scale, multi-site organisations.
• Ability to foster a collaborative working environment and set clear performance expectations.