At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the PMO to ensure effective delivery of agricultural reform projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team within the Scottish Government.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a focus on team cohesion and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in PMO and project management required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Locations: Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid).
Working Pattern: Full Time
This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
The PMO Lead plays a key role in the Programme Management Office, ensuring effective delivery of workstreams within the Agricultural Reform Programme while supporting overall programme management. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder sets standards for workstream and change practices and provides strategic advice to senior leaders (including the SRO and Programme Director) and contributes to PMO leadership alongside other B3 leads. The role also includes line management of a PMO officer.
Key responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain PMO standards and governance, ensuring consistent frameworks, documentation, and effective programme controls.
- Lead programme planning, reporting and performance tracking, providing timely, high-quality insight to senior stakeholders.
- Manage delivery oversight, including risks, issues, dependencies, change control and resource planning across workstreams.
- Support programme assurance activities (e.g. Gateway, DAO, TAF), ensuring compliance with required reviews and controls.
- Enable effective governance, ensuring meetings, reporting and decision-making processes run smoothly.
- Drive continuous improvement and team cohesion within the PMO and across the wider programme.
- Lead and develop staff, including line management and building team capacity.
Experience required:
- Significant experience of working within a Programme Management Office (PMO) on complex projects.
- Experience of developing and maintaining delivery standards, frameworks and methodologies.
Working pattern: This role is a permanent level transfer position (lasting for the duration of the project). Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.
If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace.
How to Apply:
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 grade employees. Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words). Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Wednesday 29 July. All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment. Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC.
PMO Lead - B3 employer: Scottish Government
The Scottish Government offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on customer service and safeguarding across Scotland. With a strong focus on employee development and innovation, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence in public service. Join us in shaping a high-performing organisation that values collaboration and strives for transformative results.
