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Programme Manager (Portfolio Manager) – Build & Lead a New PMO
Location: Hybrid – Wednesbury, West Midlands
Are you ready to build and lead a PMO from the ground up? Do you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments where IT transformation is at the heart of business success?
We are hiring a Programme Manager (Portfolio Manager) to establish a brand-new Project Portfolio Management function within a market-leading UK manufacturing and distribution company. With a nationwide presence, this organisation supports over 50 locations and 1,700+ customers, and is investing heavily in IT, digital transformation, and strategic project delivery.
This role is perfect for someone who has built or significantly shaped a PMO, is passionate about process optimisation, and enjoys leading programmes that drive real business value.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Establish & Lead a PMO – Build the project portfolio function, defining governance frameworks, processes, and reporting structures.
2. Portfolio Strategy & Planning – Develop and maintain a portfolio strategy that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives.
3. Resource & Risk Management – Ensure effective allocation of resources, balancing capacity and demand across IT projects.
4. Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with senior management, project sponsors, and business leaders to ensure transparency, prioritisation, and value-driven delivery.
5. Performance & Continuous Improvement – Define KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and governance best practices to monitor and enhance project success.
6. Team Leadership – Mentor and lead the project management office (PMO) team, driving high performance and collaboration.
What You Need to Succeed:
1. Proven experience in Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Programme Management, or PMO leadership.
2. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, MSP, Prince2).
3. Experience in resource planning, risk management, and financial oversight of project portfolios.
4. Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly in environments where structured project governance is new.
5. Leadership experience – Comfortable mentoring teams and influencing senior business leaders.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
7. Proficiency in portfolio management tools and reporting software.
What’s in it for You?
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Performance Bonus (5-15% based on results)
Hybrid working – Based in Wednesbury, West Midlands
Pension Contribution: Up to 6% matched by the company
Lifeworks Perks & Savings, Life Assurance & Death in Service Benefits
Professional Development & Certification Support
Click Apply Now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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