Transformation PMO (Project Management Officer) Consultant

Role: Transformation PMO Consultant (Housing – Local Government) x2

Consulting Seniority: Junior Consultant – Manager

Day rate: £300-£400/day (outside IR35)

Project duration: 3-6 months

Location: Hybrid in London

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We’re collaborating with a boutique consultancy that specialises in delivering transformation projects within the public sector. They’re seeking independent consultants with PMO experience in local government projects. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of managing complex programs involving organisational design and technology systems, within the housing space.

Please apply directly here: https://airtable.com/app3N8CuNwwd7uMjS/pag35ig4WC0kliLju/form.

Key tasks

• Develop and implement robust governance frameworks to ensure alignment of transformation initiatives with organisational objectives and compliance standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project plans, tracking key milestones, deliverables, and deadlines across various workstreams.
• Establish and maintain a centralised risk and issue log, collaborating with project teams to identify, document, and mitigate potential challenges.
• Monitor resource allocation across the program, ensuring project teams have the necessary support and skills to deliver on time and within budget.
• Support the change control process, ensuring that any changes to scope, budget, or timeline are properly documented and approved through appropriate governance channels.

Key skills

• A currently available independent consultant
• Experience working in local government projects (ideally housing)
• Proven consulting experience, ideally with prior experience in full-time consulting
• Certification in project management methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

We appreciate you making an application and aim to respond to all candidates.

Many thanks,

Blackbook Community Team