At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic PMO team and manage a large-scale cyber security programme.
- Company: Join an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, health perks, and family support.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in PMO environments and strong stakeholder management skills.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Perth, Glasgow, Reading.
Salary: £71,869 - £85,880 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The role involves supporting the coordination and governance of a large-scale cyber security programme, helping to manage reporting, financial data, and delivery tracking across multiple projects. This role sits at the heart of programme delivery and offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and complex transformation work.
- Lead the day-to-day management of the PMO team, ensuring high-quality programme reporting to governance forums and senior stakeholders, including preparation of executive-level management and governance packs, oversight of regulatory submissions, and RAIDs, actions, resource and financial management and reporting.
- Monitor programme delivery from inception to closure, ensuring delivery is on time and within budget, resolving deviations from baseline and ensuring robust tracking of actions and follow-ups.
- Operate governance processes across the programme, including facilitation of governance forums, financial approvals, benefit realisation reporting and programme assurance.
- Lead capacity and resource management across the PMO team, including resource planning, reporting, forecasting and alignment to delivery priorities.
- Build, develop and lead a high-performing PMO team, providing guidance on project and programme management processes, tools and governance standards.
You have:
- Experience leading or working within a programme or PMO environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Good understanding of delivery governance, reporting and financial control.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for data analysis and reporting.
- An analytical and structured approach to problem solving and decision making.
Flexible benefits to fit your life include discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme, as well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Pmo Lead in Perth employer: SSE Enterprise
SSE is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including performance-related bonuses and family entitlements, SSE empowers its employees to thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in the energy sector. Located in vibrant cities like Perth and Glasgow, employees enjoy a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking impactful careers.
