PMO Manager

  • Oliver James
  • Mar 29, 2026
Full time

Job Description

PMO Manager to join Strategy & Transformation team. This role sits within the project delivery function and will play a key role in driving governance, delivery standards, and continuous improvement across a portfolio of programmes.

Global law firm looking to hire an experienced PMO Manager to join their Strategy & Transformation team. This role sits within the project delivery function and will play a key role in driving governance, delivery standards, and continuous improvement across a portfolio of programmes.

About the Role

Reporting into the Head of Project Delivery, you'll be responsible for overseeing PMO activities across complex initiatives, ensuring strong governance, consistency, and high-quality delivery.

This is not a "maintenance" PMO role - they're looking for someone who can actively contribute to improving processes, frameworks, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

Own and drive PMO governance across programmes and projects

Ensure consistent delivery standards, reporting, and controls

Support end-to-end project delivery frameworks

Work closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders

Identify and implement process improvements across PMO and delivery

Provide insight and reporting to support decision-making

Key Requirements

Strong PMO leadership experience within the legal sector (essential)

Solid project delivery background with end-to-end lifecycle knowledge

Experience working in similar-sized law firms or complex environments

Strong understanding of governance, controls, and reporting

Ability to drive improvements and add value beyond BAU

Excellent stakeholder management skills