At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and establish a new enterprise PMO, overseeing 150+ projects worth over £200m.
- Company: Join a leading utilities organisation driving digital transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible hybrid working, and high-impact leadership role.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to mentor a high-performing PMO team.
- Why this job: Shape strategic change and influence major investment decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in enterprise PMO leadership and strong financial management skills.
Location: Reading (Hybrid – 50% office)
Contract: 6 months (starting July 2026)
Rate: £800–£1000 per day (Umbrella)
Security Clearance: BPSS
Client: Leading Utilities Organisation
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a major utilities client to appoint a Head of Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) to establish and lead a new enterprise-wide PMO capability. This is a high-impact leadership role at the centre of a large-scale digital transformation programme, overseeing a portfolio of more than 150 projects with a value exceeding £200m. You will play a key role in shaping how strategic change is delivered across Group IT—bringing structure, governance, and insight to ensure investment is aligned with business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the EPMO function, including governance frameworks, processes, and reporting standards
- Translate strategy into a coherent portfolio of initiatives, ensuring clear prioritisation and alignment
- Drive portfolio planning including demand management, capacity planning, and funding allocation
- Provide executive-level reporting and insight across financials, risks, dependencies, and benefits
- Implement and optimise portfolio management tools (e.g. ServiceNow SPM)
- Ensure robust financial oversight and value realisation across the portfolio
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing PMO team
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders across IT and the wider business
- Drive continuous improvement and adoption of EPMO practices across the organisation
Key Skills and Experience
- Proven experience leading or establishing an enterprise PMO / EPMO in a large, complex environment
- Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, financial management, and benefits realisation
- Experience managing large-scale IT investment portfolios and budgets
- Expertise in portfolio tooling (ServiceNow SPM, Planview, Clarity, or similar)
- Ability to operate at executive level and influence senior stakeholders
- Strong understanding of delivery methodologies (agile, waterfall, hybrid)
- Experience of operating model design and transformation delivery
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
Desirable
- Experience within utilities or other regulated industries
- Professional certifications such as MSP, MoP, or Lean Portfolio Management
Why Apply
- Opportunity to build and shape a new EPMO function from the ground up
- Work on a large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation programme
- High-visibility role with direct influence on strategic investment decisions
- Competitive day rate and flexible hybrid working
Head of Enterprise PMO employer: Lorien
As a leading utilities organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. The Head of Enterprise PMO role offers a unique opportunity to shape a new PMO function while working on a high-impact digital transformation programme, all within a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development. With competitive rates and a flexible hybrid working model in Reading, we are committed to ensuring our team members feel valued and engaged in their work.
