At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead programme governance and oversee complex project portfolios in a dynamic telecom environment.
- Company: Join a major telecommunications client with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: This role offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by driving delivery excellence and engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in PMO leadership and strong skills in governance and reporting.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Duration: 3–6 months initially
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently seeking an experienced PMO Lead to join a major telecommunication client on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role focused on leading programme governance, portfolio oversight, and driving delivery excellence across a complex network environment.
As PMO Lead, you will take ownership of end-to-end programme and project governance, ensuring consistent methodologies, robust reporting, and strong financial and commercial oversight across the portfolio. You will operate at a strategic level, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and direction on delivery performance, risks, and prioritisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and define programme and project governance frameworks across the organisation
- Oversee a portfolio of complex programmes, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives
- Establish and maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices
- Deliver high-quality portfolio reporting, dashboards, and executive insights
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across programmes with clear mitigation strategies
- Drive financial tracking, commercial performance, and benefits realisation
- Engage with senior stakeholders, facilitating governance forums and decision-making
- Lead and develop PMO teams, fostering a high-performance delivery culture
- Implement and optimise PMO tools, processes, and reporting capabilities
Key Experience Required
- Proven experience in a senior PMO or programme leadership role within large, complex organisations
- Strong background in portfolio governance, reporting, and delivery oversight
- Experience working in telecoms, networks, or similarly complex environments
- Expertise in PMO methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Hybrid delivery models)
- Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders (including C-suite)
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing financial performance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Experience managing PMO tools such as PPM systems, MS Project Online, or similar
Program Management Office Lead in Reading employer: idpp
As a leading telecommunication client, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that champions innovation and excellence. Our culture is built on collaboration and continuous improvement, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a high-impact team where your contributions will directly influence the success of complex programmes in a fast-paced industry.
