Hays Specialist Recruitment

Senior PMO Manager

London EC2V 6DN

Key information

Pay
£500 to £700 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid - 2 days remote
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
5 Nov 2026

About this role

My client is a leading Financial Markets organisation seeking an experienced

Senior PMO Manager to support a large-scale

Data & Analytics transformation portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on providing strong PMO leadership and maintaining effective governance across a complex portfolio of technology change. You will oversee and support a small team of PMO Managers across global locations, while also taking direct ownership of PMO activity where required. The focus is on keeping delivery controlled, consistent and running effectively across multiple programmes.

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Rate

Up to £700pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella

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Duration

9-Month Contract

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Location

London, Hybrid (3 days on-site)

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Start

ASAP

Key Requirements

  • Strong experience as a

Senior PMO Manager / PMO Lead / Portfolio PMO Manager

  • Experience

leading and managing PMO Managers or PMO teams, ideally across global locations

  • Strong experience working across

multiple programmes and complex change portfolios

  • Strong portfolio governance, reporting, RAID and delivery oversight experience
  • Experience managing governance forums, reporting cycles and executive-level packs
  • Strong

financial forecasting, budget tracking and resource management experience

  • Experience within

large-scale technology change or transformation environments, ideally within a large global organisation

  • Experience with

Clarity PPM is highly desirable, or similar portfolio/delivery management tooling

  • Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Comfortable combining

PMO leadership with hands-on PMO delivery when required

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