Head of PMO 6-month contract - Hybrid Bristol, UK

Head of PMO 6-month contract

Outside IR35
Bristol, UK (Hybrid, ideally 1 or 2 days per week onsite)

Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Aviation or Defence background preferred

About the Opportunity

ARCA Resourcing is proudly partnering with a fast-growing, tech scale-up that s entering an exciting phase of expansion. With ambitious product roadmaps and increasing delivery complexity, they are seeking an experienced hands on, change-driving Head of PMO who can stand up and shape a credible PMO at pace in a complex, regulated engineering environment.

This is a high-impact contract role where you ll shape how work gets delivered across the business - aligning teams, driving governance, and ensuring key initiatives land successfully.

The Role

As Head of PMO, you ll establish and lead a fit-for-purpose PMO function that supports rapid growth without slowing innovation. You ll work closely with senior leadership to prioritise initiatives, optimise delivery frameworks, and improve visibility across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and embedding a scalable PMO framework aligned to business goals
• Owning portfolio planning, prioritisation, and reporting
• Driving delivery governance while maintaining agility
• Coaching and supporting project/program managers
• Establishing clear KPIs, metrics, and reporting dashboards
• Identifying risks, dependencies, and delivery bottlenecks
• Partnering with Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience leading or building a PMO in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Strong background in programme and portfolio management
• Comfortable operating in tech-driven or digital product organisations
• Experience balancing governance with agile ways of working
• Exceptional stakeholder management, including C-suite
• Data-driven mindset with strong reporting and communication skills

Why This Role?

• Join a scaling tech business at a pivotal growth stage
• High visibility and direct impact on strategic delivery
• Collaborative, ambitious, and forward-thinking culture
• Competitive day rate

Interested?

If you re a hands-on PMO leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building structure from ambiguity, we d love to hear from you. Please apply for immediate consideration!