Portfolio Controls/PMO Manager

Portfolio Controls/PMO Manager

Full-Time 70000 - 85000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead governance and performance management for capital investment projects.
  • Company: Established CDMO focused on operational excellence and critical product delivery.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: Join a team committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by managing strategic initiatives in a complex setting.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 Β£ per year.

Your new company A well-established and highly regulated CDMO is seeking a Portfolio Controls / PMO Manager to support the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital investment projects and strategic programmes.

The business is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering critical products within a complex environment.

Your new role As Portfolio Controls / PMO Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the governance, reporting, and performance management framework across a portfolio of projects and programmes.

You will ensure that strategic initiatives and capital investments are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in line with organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include: Leading the portfolio governance framework, ensuring consistent application of stage-gate processes, approvals, and reporting standards.

Maintaining an integrated portfolio view covering project status, risks, dependencies, financial performance, and resource demands.

Overseeing cost control, scheduling, risk management, and change control activities across multiple projects.

Developing and maintaining portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting for senior stakeholders.

Facilitating governance boards, portfolio reviews, and decision-making forums.

Supporting and coaching project managers on planning, reporting, and go...

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Portfolio Controls/PMO Manager

Portfolio Management
Governance Framework Development
Reporting Standards
Cost Control
Scheduling
Risk Management
Change Control