Job Title: PMO Lead Company: Morgan McKinley Location: Hybrid (Onsite 2 days per week) Employment Type: Contract - Fixed Term and Daily Rate options available About Morgan McKinley: Morgan McKinley is a global professional services recruitment and talent solutions business.
We are hiring a PMO Lead to fulfil an assignment for one of our clients, a high-profile organisation requiring a strong onsite presence two days per week.
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced PMO Lead to provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction for a complex, multi-million euro programme.
This senior-level role demands exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, a deep understanding of public sector projects, and extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments within a highly regulated industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring programme success through risk management, governance implementation, and delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure the successful execution of strategic programmes.
Oversee risk management processes, identifying and mitigating potential risks across projects.
Provide expert advice on PMO best practices, ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Drive programme delivery by coordinating multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including public sector executives and regulatory bodies.
Implement and maintain programme dashboards, status reporting, and key performance indicators.
Develop and enhance PMO policies, processes, and standards to improve overall project governance.
Facilitate Agile and Waterfall project management approaches based on programme needs.
Ensure financial oversight and budget management of large-scale, multi-million euro programmes.
Provide leadership to project teams, mentoring and supporting project managers in execution and compliance.
Qualifications and Experience: Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of PMO experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong track record of managing governance and risk within large-scale public sector programmes.
Extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies within highly regulated environments.
Proven ability to influence, engage, and manage senior stakeholders, including government bodies.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial budgets and programme reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in presenting to executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications: Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
Experience working within regulated sectors such as finance, or government.
Knowledge of public procurement processes and compliance requirements.
Expertise in tools such as MS Project, JIRA, or other PMO governance platforms.
What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on high-profile public sector programmes with real impact.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Morgan McKinley is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities and qualifications required.
Skills: Programme Management Programme delivery Programme governance