At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk management and governance for innovative engineering projects at LSEG.
- Company: Join the London Stock Exchange Group, a global leader in financial markets.
- Benefits: Enjoy healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equal opportunities and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while driving excellence in project delivery.
- Qualifications: Strong PMO experience and leadership skills in complex tech environments required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About LSEG
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, supporting financial stability and growth across 70 countries.
The Group’s diverse portfolio of trusted services, including Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, empowers customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence.
Role Summary
The PMO Lead is a key driver of governance, risk management, and delivery excellence across the Risk Intelligence Engineering portfolio.
The role partners closely with Portfolio, Programme, and Project Managers to ensure robust oversight of delivery performance, resource optimisation, financial control, and alignment with LSEG Group standards.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Portfolio, Programme and Project Managers to identify, assess and actively manage risks across multiple key portfolios.
- Ensure compliance with LSEG Group standards for governance, risk management and delivery controls.
- Drive proactive risk mitigation strategies and raise critical issues when required.
- Track and manage the portfolio pipeline, keeping demand and supply data current.
- Enable effective workforce planning and resource optimisation across the portfolio.
- Support prioritisation decisions by aligning resource capacity with strategic objectives.
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of high‑quality portfolio status reports.
- Provide senior management with timely insights on portfolio progress, key risks and issues, scope changes and resource impacts.
- Lead the annual portfolio budgeting process and conduct regular financial reviews.
- Track and report on key financial metrics, ensuring cost control and value delivery.
- Establish and maintain a holistic view of portfolio health.
- Implement frameworks to track, measure and reduce delivery risk at programme and portfolio levels.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery effectiveness and operational performance.
- Develop and manage the portfolio change roadmap and implement change‑management processes and best practices.
- Oversee the work of three PMO Analysts, including hiring, onboarding, and people development.
- Support capability development through training, coaching and knowledge sharing.
- Foster a high‑performing delivery culture.
Qualifications
- Strong experience in PMO, portfolio, programme or project management within a complex technology or engineering environment.
- Proven ability to manage portfolio‑level governance, risk and reporting frameworks.
- Experience in financial planning, budgeting and performance tracking.
- Expertise in resource management and capacity planning.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing change and driving process improvements.
- Leadership experience, including mentoring or managing delivery professionals.
- Career stage: Manager.
Benefits & EEO
Benefits include healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We can accommodate religious practices and disability needs in compliance with applicable law.
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PMO Lead – Risk Intelligence Engineering employer: London Stock Exchange Group
At London Stock Exchange Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and sustainability. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering employees ample opportunities to develop their skills in a dynamic environment focused on sustainable investment. Located in the heart of London, we provide a vibrant workplace with access to industry-leading resources and a commitment to making a positive impact in the financial sector.
Contact Details:
London Stock Exchange Group Recruitment Team
