PMO Lead / Project Director

PMO Lead / Project Director

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Walker Sime

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and develop PMO capabilities, ensuring high-quality delivery across diverse projects.
  • Company: Walker Sime, part of HanmiGlobal, delivering multidisciplinary construction services.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, hybrid working, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a growing team with a focus on continuous improvement and best practices.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of PMO delivery and influence strategic outcomes in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in PMO leadership, team building, and strategic project management.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Location: North-West

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Hybrid Working: 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH

Salary: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package (DOE)

About Walker Sime

Walker Sime – part of HanmiGlobal. We deliver multidisciplinary construction services nationally across real estate, regeneration and infrastructure, bringing commercial precision, strategic oversight and global capability to every project. Our business is built on people and backed for scale.

Shape the Future of PMO Delivery

Due to continued growth and an increase in PMO-related project wins, we are looking to appoint an experienced PMO Lead to establish, develop and mature our PMO capability. This is a senior leadership opportunity with real influence - ideal for someone who thrives on building high-performing teams, shaping strategy and delivering best-in-class PMO solutions across complex environments.

As PMO Lead, you will play a pivotal role in defining and leading Walker Sime’s PMO service offering. You will establish and oversee multiple client PMOs, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across diverse programmes and portfolios. Working closely with senior stakeholders internally and externally, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to drive governance, delivery excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of a scalable PMO framework aligned to Walker Sime best practice and client requirements
  • Establish, manage and govern multiple client PMOs across a range of sectors and delivery environments
  • Provide robust portfolio, programme and project controls, including:
    • Planning and scheduling
    • Reporting and performance tracking
    • Risk, issue and change management
    • Dependency management
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and strategic recommendations
  • Define and embed PMO standards, processes, tools and templates to drive consistency and quality
  • Build, lead and develop a high-performing PMO team, including resource planning, mentoring and performance management
  • Support business development activity, contributing to bids, proposals and client presentations
  • Drive continuous improvement across the PMO function, embedding lessons learned and industry best practice

About You

Essential Experience

PMO Lead / Project Director employer: Walker Sime

Walker Sime is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the construction consultancy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including flexible hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects in the UK.

Walker Sime

Contact Details:

Walker Sime Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace PMO Lead / Project Director

PMO Framework Development
Portfolio Management
Programme Management
Project Controls
Planning and Scheduling
Reporting and Performance Tracking
Risk Management