PMO Lead

Job Title: Project Management Office (PMO) Professional

Location: East Anglia / Bury St Edmunds / Hybrid

Duration: 6 monthsSector: Infrastructure Project Delivery

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Management Office (PMO) Professional to support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across East Anglia. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes within a leading organisation driving forward essential infrastructure development.

The successful candidate will provide professional PMO support to a team of around 30 Project Managers, ensuring excellence in governance, financial control, forecasting, quality management, auditing, and reporting. The role will also involve managing interfaces with supporting departments and ensuring alignment with company standards and delivery frameworks.

Working closely with the Project Director, Senior Project Managers, and under the guidance of an experienced Lead Project Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and developing PMO functionality to enhance delivery performance and regional management capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in governance, financial reviews, and forecasting activities
• Oversee quality assurance and audit processes to maintain compliance with project standards
• Prepare and coordinate project reporting across multiple teams and departments
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between project delivery and support functions
• Contribute to developing and embedding PMO processes, tools, and best practices

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working within a busy, fast-paced project delivery environment
• Broad understanding of project management principles and delivery frameworks
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and MS Project
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and support distributed teams
• Prior experience in a junior management or coordination role, ideally within infrastructure or construction, is advantageous

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected infrastructure organisation and contribute to essential regional projects that have a lasting impact. You'll work within a collaborative, professional environment that values quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

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