At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver complex projects while shaping the PMO's future.
- Company: Join a fast-paced, innovative company with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to build and lead a project management team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key leadership role with growth potential.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Lead. Deliver. Scale. Escape is recruiting for a senior project leader to take ownership of a growing PMO function within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This is a key leadership role sitting close to the Site Leadership Team, with real influence over delivery, performance and future growth. You will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex, customer-facing projects while helping shape how the PMO operates as the business expands. Initially hands-on, this role has clear scope to build and lead a project management team over time. You will be someone who naturally drives results and takes ownership and comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead delivery of multiple complex projects across a regulated environment
- Act as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to site strategy and performance
- Ensure robust project governance, planning, budgeting and resource control
- Manage senior stakeholder and customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee risk, issues and change control, ensuring projects stay on track
- Support commercial growth through input into proposals and customer bids
- Drive consistency in project delivery methods and best practice
- Support and guide project managers across active programmes
- Ensure GMP / regulated standards are fully embedded in project delivery
- Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
Head of PMO (Project Delivery & Programme Leadership) employer: Escape
Escape is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. As the Head of PMO, you will not only influence project delivery in a fast-paced, regulated setting but also have the opportunity to shape the future of the PMO function while fostering your professional growth. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement, Escape provides a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages career advancement.
