PMO Manager (PMCM)

PMO Manager (PMCM) – WSP (UK & Ireland)

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Overview

WSP is seeking a highly skilled and motivated PMO Manager to join our dynamic PMCM team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing our project management office, ensuring successful delivery of projects across various sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑profile projects and drive excellence in project management practices.

A Little More About Your Role

• Leadership & Management: Establish and lead the PMO team, providing guidance, support and development opportunities.
• Project Governance: Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies and best practices.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project performance, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Resource Allocation: Optimise resource allocation and utilisation across projects to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO to enhance project delivery processes and outcomes.
• Collaboration: Develop working relationships and embed a one‑team approach.
• Integration: Coordinate the support services requirements of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Digital: Work with the digital lead and PP to develop and implement a \”Digital by default\” PMO to deliver robust, high‑quality outputs to inform decision‑makers.

Knowledge

• Experience in project management and PMO.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

Behaviour

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proactive and results‑oriented with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality outcomes.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• AMP PMQ, CHPP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of successfully managing PMOs and delivering complex projects.

Benefits & Working Environment

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and celebrate integrity and respect.

Health & Wellbeing: we provide access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme, menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows one hour each day for personal activities, part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave purchase and use of bank holiday entitlement.

Development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, chartership and other development opportunities.

About WSP

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72,800 passionate people worldwide and 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland.

Join us

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

Apply today.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.