PMO Lead-Consulting

Location: Guildford (Hybrid: 2-3 days on-site)

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Project Manager

Are you a proactive PMO professional looking to step into a leadership position? Join a premier boutique consulting firm as our PMO Lead. This is a pivotal "Smart Tasking" role where you won't just track data-you will own the entire project life cycle.

From initial scoping and resource allocation to high-stakes end-client delivery, you will be the operational engine that drives our consulting engagements. Reporting directly to our Project Manager, you will bridge the gap between internal excellence and client satisfaction.

• Project Leadership & Scoping: Lead day-to-day operations, define project requirements, and drive initiatives from the initial "scoping" phase through to successful delivery.

• Client Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for end clients, aligning on milestones, managing expectations, and ensuring professional delivery standards.

• Governance & RAID: Oversee the PMO reporting cycle (Portfolio/Program/Project) and maintain all governance frameworks, including RAID logs and change requests.

• Financial Ownership: Full responsibility for project financials, including budget tracking, actuals vs. forecast, and spending approvals.

• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement "Smart Tasking" solutions (automation and tool standardization) to keep the team focused on high-value delivery.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Project Coordinators and PMO Analysts to ensure consistent tools and continuous improvement across the firm.

• Experience: Proven background in a PMO Lead or Project Management Lead role, ideally within technology or consulting.

• Client-Facing Skills: Demonstrable experience scoping work and managing relationships with external stakeholders.

• Methodology: Strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Change Management concepts.

• Analytical Mindset: Expert at interpreting financial data and project KPIs to identify risks before they become issues.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the "gravitas" to influence senior leadership and client executives.

• Competitive Salary: Up to £45k based on experience.

• Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week at our Guildford hub, providing a great balance of team collaboration and focused home working.

• Networking: Occasional travel to our London offices to engage with the wider team and clients.

• Growth: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced boutique environment where your process improvements have a direct impact on business growth.