Temporary Project Management Office Manager - 18 months

Our client is seeking a talented Project Management Office Manager for a temporary role anticipated to last 18 months, to deliver high-quality PMO support for a core banking system transformation project. This role is integral to establishing robust governance, providing insightful analysis, and facilitating effective escalation throughout the project's lifecycle. The individual will be responsible for owning and continuously improving the PMO framework while identifying and implementing efficiencies. Additionally, they will ensure that disciplined governance is embedded across all project workstreams. Responsibilities also include supporting the preparation of materials for project meetings, such as Steering Group and Project Oversight Committee materials. The PMO Manager will be tasked with delivering meaningful project reporting, including delivery progress updates, dashboards, RAID logs, and milestone tracking at agreed frequencies. Translating complex issues into clear summaries will be crucial to enable timely decision-making, along with owning and managing risks and issues from end-to-end. Effective management of the integrated project plan and critical path, as well as identifying and managing cross-workstream dependencies, will be key duties for this position. Job Duties Own and continuously improve the PMO framework, implementing efficiencies. Embed disciplined governance across all project workstreams. Support the creation of materials for project meetings, including Steering Group and Project Oversight Committee documentation. Prepare meaningful project reporting, including delivery progress, dashboards, RAID logs, and milestone tracking. Translate complex issues into clear summaries for timely decision-making. Manage risks and issues comprehensively. Constructively challenge mitigations and escalation plans. Own the integrated project plan and critical path. Identify and manage cross-workstream dependencies. Job Requirements A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a PMO role. Experience with large, complex change or technology projects, preferably in Financial Services. Strong governance and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior, technical, and vendor stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.