Head of PMO (Urgent)

We are seeking a dynamic Head of PMO to lead and elevate the Project Management Office within a premier technology organisation. The Head of PMO will play a pivotal role in establishing and maturing the Project Management Office within a leading technology organisation. This leader will drive the creation of a PMO aligned with an agile, value-oriented mindset and ensure seamless integration of product and project delivery capabilities. This role involves building consensus among stakeholders and partnering with senior leadership to develop and document PMO goals through a comprehensive charter. It also encompasses identifying necessary PMO roles, recruiting talent, and configuring teams to achieve strategic objectives.

The individual will lead the development and standardisation of project management processes, tools, and methodologies that enhance project success rates. They will guide the agile practice, sustaining high-performance teams and fostering a collaborative, efficient project environment. A critical part of this role includes developing frameworks for prioritisation and planning while ensuring consistent application of methodologies.

An essential function of this role is to coach and mentor PMO staff and leadership, fostering a learning culture that encourages continuous process refinement. The Head of PMO will also act as a trusted advisor, building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and spearheading the creation of communities of practice for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Ensuring alignment across departmental roadmaps and managing dependencies are key deliverables.

Continuous improvement will be a focus, with regular assessments of project management practices to elevate PPM maturity. The role requires evolving business models, integrating agile, waterfall, and iterative approaches, and engaging in continuous feedback to refine processes.

Performance will be tracked through strategic metrics to support the organisation’s shift toward a value-based operating model. This leader will oversee prioritisation, resource management, and the effective tracking of key results while removing organisational impediments to optimize the flow of value.

Key qualifications include:

• Experience: 15+ years in IT/business, 10+ years in mixed (waterfall/agile) environments, 5-7 years in leadership roles.
• Methodological Expertise: Proficiency in agile/lean methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Leadership and Coaching: Proven success in leading teams, coaching, and influencing at high levels.
• Strategic Skills: Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and resource planning abilities.
• Technical Insight: Deep understanding of technology trends and enterprise applications.

The successful candidate will have a strong business acumen and the ability to align PMO functions with the organisation’s strategy and market trends. They will demonstrate exceptional decision-making skills and adapt methodologies to drive value delivery across the organisation.

This is an urgent role, and we are reviewing profiles immediately. This position offers the opportunity to lead a large PMO team and work in a flexible, hybrid working environment. Additional benefits include a car allowance and a competitive 30% bonus scheme, making this an attractive role for experienced professionals.

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.