PMO Lead - Asset Management - 6 Month Contract

A global asset management firm is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to play a key role in a multi year transformation programme. This is an initial 6 month contract with potential for extension.

You will lead programme-wide governance, planning, reporting, financial control and MI, working closely with senior stakeholders and overseeing the PMO function.

Key responsibilities

• Own and maintain the programme governance framework and controls.
• Lead integrated planning, reporting, RAID and dependency management.
• Oversee programme budgets, forecasts, actuals and financial reporting.
• Produce high-quality MI and insight for senior leadership.
• Coordinate executive governance forums, including papers, actions and decisions.
• Lead and develop the PMO team.
• Drive consistent PMO processes and standards across workstreams.
• Provide constructive challenge and ensure risks and issues are proactively managed.

What you’ll bring

• Significant PMO Lead or Programme Management experience within asset management is essential.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-year transformation programmes.
• Strong expertise across governance, planning, reporting and financial management.
• Proven experience supporting senior stakeholders and executive forums.
• Experience leading and developing PMO teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments.

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