PMO Lead - Technology

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£45,373 - £56,716)
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the PMO Lead - Technology progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus 2 extra wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location

This role will initially be based in Bradford but we're moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you'll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office a week - Bradford/Leeds).

Work Type

Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a PMO Lead - Technology to join the PMO (Portfolio Mgt Office) team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmntal legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The PMO (Portfolio Mgt Office) team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The PMO Lead plays a pivotal role in enabling the successful delivery of Yorkshire Water's Technology Portfolio. With over 130 projects and programmes being delivered across five portfolios, this role sits at the heart of a dynamic and fast paced change environment, helping to ensure that technology investments are delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with business priorities. Working within the Technology PMO, the PMO Lead provides leadership, governance and oversight across a diverse range of technology initiatives that support every area of the business. From modernising customer and operational systems to enabling digital transformation and Operational Technology improvements across our estate, the role helps ensure that change is delivered in a consistent, controlled and transparent manner.

The position acts as a trusted partner to Portfolio Managers, Project Managers and senior stakeholders, providing challenge, support and expert guidance to drive high standards of project delivery. By championing best practice in governance, planning, financial management, reporting, risk and assurance, the PMO lead enables informed decision making and helps maximise the value delivered by the Technology Portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team at the centre of Yorkshire Water's technology transformation journey, playing a key role in delivering change that supports our business mission, improves services for customers and colleagues, and helps shape the future of technology across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee PMO governance across a portfolio of technology projects and programmes, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, controls and delivery frameworks.
• Provide governance, assurance and expert support to Project Managers, Portfolio Managers and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate governance activities, including stage gate reviews, investment approvals and key portfolio submissions.
• Review and challenge project information to ensure reporting, governance artefacts and delivery plans are accurate, robust and timely.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on governance, delivery best practice and portfolio management.
• Support effective decision making by providing clear and accurate portfolio insights, reporting and management information.
• Monitor project and programme performance, identifying risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the management of Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies (RAID), ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation processes are in place.
• Support the governance and assessment of change requests, ensuring impacts to scope, timelines and budget are fully understood and managed.
• Manage portfolio financial controls, including budgets, forecasts, expenditure tracking and investment reporting.
• Analyse portfolio performance data, highlighting key trends, risks, variances and areas requiring intervention.
• Produce and consolidate high quality portfolio reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Maintain accurate and reliable portfolio data, ensuring a trusted source of governance, delivery and financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement across PMO processes, controls and reporting, implementing lessons learned to enhance delivery effectiveness.
• Support the successful delivery of technology transformation initiatives, ensuring change programmes provide value and align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a PMO, Portfolio Office or Project Controls environment, supporting the successful delivery of projects and programmes.
• Proven ability to coordinate and support multiple projects within a fast paced portfolio setting.
• A strong understanding of project governance, project lifecycles and change control processes.
• Previous experience maintaining project plans, RAID logs, reporting packs and delivery documentation.
• Knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to analyse project data, identify risks and issues, and provide constructive challenge to drive successful outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Experience supporting Technology or IT change initiatives would be an advantage.
• A strong knowledge of portfolio management methodologies and governance frameworks is desirable.
• A project management qualification such as PRINCE2, P3O, APM PMQ, or equivalent would be beneficial.

Flexible Working

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea?

Apply Now

If you've got experience in working within a PMO, Portfolio Office or Project Controls environment and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Closing Date

The closing date for this role will be the 31st of July 2026.

Pre Employment Checks

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

Medical Eligibility

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

Accessibility

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Recruitment Process

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.