# PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO) LEAD

**Company:** [LOCKROSE Limited](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/7SUkLDukNsJJYC7Rv4Pn2r.md)
**Location:** Holborn, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Transmission & Distribution

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## Description

**LOCKROSE** is developing a best-in-class Project Management Office (PMO) service offering to support complex infrastructure programmes. The PMO Lead will play a key role in mobilising, leading, and evolving PMO capability across client engagements.  The role will ensure that programmes are governed effectively, deliver value, and build long-term client capability. This is a client-facing leadership role combining delivery assurance, advisory, and capability development.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

**PMO Mobilisation & Leadership**

·        Establish and lead PMO functions across client programmes and portfolios

·        Define PMO strategy, structure, and operating models aligned to client needs

·        Lead teams of PMO analysts, planners, and project professionals

·        Act as the senior PMO representative within client environments

**Governance & Assurance (APM-aligned)**

·        Design and implement governance frameworks, controls, and reporting structures

·        Establish stage gates, assurance reviews, and performance tracking mechanisms

·        Provide independent oversight of delivery confidence, risks, and issues

·        Ensure alignment with APM principles, lifecycle governance, and best practice

**Portfolio & Programme Controls**

·        Develop and manage integrated portfolio reporting (cost, schedule, risk, benefits)

·        Enable data-driven decision making at senior leadership level

·        Oversee planning, dependency management, and resource coordination

·        Drive consistency in tools, templates, and controls across programmes

**Stakeholder Engagement**

·        Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and sponsors

·        Lead governance forums, steering committees, and reporting discussions

·        Act as a trusted advisor on programme performance and improvement

·        Influence decision-making in complex delivery environments

**Capability Development & Continuous Improvement**

·        Coach and mentor client teams in project, programme, and PMO best practice

·        Assess and improve PMO maturity, aligned to APM competence frameworks

·        Embed standard methodologies, tools, and delivery approaches

·        Drive continuous improvement and innovation within PMO services

**Key Skills & Experience**

**Essential**

·        Proven experience leading PMOs within complex programmes or portfolios

·        Strong understanding of project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M)

·        Demonstrable experience in governance, assurance, and delivery controls

·        Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills (senior level)

·        Experience working in client-facing / consultancy environments

**Desirable**

·        APM qualification (PMQ, ChPP) or equivalent (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP)

·        Experience in infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors

·        Experience establishing or transforming PMO functions

·        Familiarity with PPM tools (e.g. Primavera, MS Project, Power BI)

**Core Competencies**

·        Governance and lifecycle management

·        Risk, issue, and assurance management

·        Stakeholder and communication management

·        Resource and capacity planning

·        Leadership and capability development

·        Strategic alignment and value delivery

**Education**

Bachelor’s degree in either Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Systems, or any other related field

Master’s degree or MBA (desirable for senior roles)

**Certifications & Memberships**

Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ), PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.

Membership of relevant professional bodies (APM, PMI, ICE, CIOB, RICS).

## Benefits

**What We Offer**

Opportunity to lead high-impact projects that contribute directly to the UK’s energy transition and net‑zero ambitions.

·        A collaborative environment that values innovation, organisation, and strategic thinking.

·        Competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.

·        Training and career progression across development, delivery, and programme leadership.

**Package & Benefits**

·        Competitive salary

·        Performance-based bonus

·        Pension scheme

·        Paid time off and holiday entitlement

·        Professional development and training support

·        Company car or travel allowance

·        Hybrid working options

**Equal Opportunity Statement**

LOCKROSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.