Senior PMO Manager - Central Government in Manchester

Senior PMO Manager - Central Government in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time No working from home possible
Spinwell Global

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead project management initiatives and develop comprehensive business cases for impactful projects.
  • Company: Join a dynamic public sector organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equality.
  • Why this job: Make a difference in the public sector while enhancing your project management skills.
  • Qualifications: 2-3 years of project management experience and strong leadership abilities.

Role: Senior PMO Manager

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Hybrid/London, Bristol or Manchester - 2 days per week on base site

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: £475-£550 per day

Security Clearance: BPSS and SC eligible requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior PMO Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR PMO MANAGER

  • Lead the development and writing of comprehensive business cases to justify project needs, outlining costs, benefits, and risks.
  • Draft and manage detailed statements of work (SOWs) that clearly define project scope, requirements, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
  • Oversee the Program Management Office (PMO) function, ensuring effective project governance, monitoring, and reporting of overall progress against strategic plans.
  • Develop and structure processes to continually improve the productiveness of the PMO, demonstrate value, and better support the organisation and its clients.
  • Build and maintain good, effective relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Support quality assurance of projects and products.
  • Help manage resource planning and reallocation of resources to meet delivery priorities across the portfolio.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR PMO MANAGER

  • A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience at a similar level.
  • Proven track record of success in project and program management, with experience in various industries.
  • Skilled in communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
  • Deep understanding of project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
  • Ability to use metrics to quantify impact and demonstrate achievements (e.g., increased project success rate, reduced project cycle time, delivered cost savings).
  • Experience in leading project teams, nurturing a collaborative team environment, and mentoring junior staff in project management methodologies.
  • Confident and effective communication skills, including verbal, listening, and written, to provide regular reports and governance support.

If you are a Senior PMO Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Senior PMO Manager - Central Government in Manchester employer: Spinwell Global

Spinwell Global is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London that promotes a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee development, the company provides ample opportunities for growth and training, ensuring that team leaders are well-equipped to support their caseworkers effectively. The collaborative culture fosters meaningful engagement with public sector operations, making it a rewarding place to contribute to impactful community initiatives.

Spinwell Global

Contact Details:

Spinwell Global Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior PMO Manager - Central Government in Manchester

Project Management
Business Case Development
Statement of Work (SOW) Management
Project Governance
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Quality Assurance
Resource Planning