PMO Assurance Manager

PMO Assurance Manager

+ 3 month initial contract

+ -600 to -640 per day - Inside IR35

+ Remote working - ocasional site visits in Leeds

PMO Assurance Manager

We''re looking for an experienced PMO Assurance Manager to provide governance, assurance and oversight across a portfolio of technology projects. You''ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered consistently, risks are managed proactively, and governance standards are embedded across the delivery lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Provide portfolio-level assurance, oversight and reporting across technology delivery.
• Champion the technology delivery and governance framework, ensuring consistent ways of working.
• Monitor project health, identify risks, dependencies and delivery trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Lead governance forums, project health checks and assurance reviews.
• Produce high-quality portfolio reporting for senior leadership, highlighting performance, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Delivery, Finance and Strategy teams to improve portfolio performance and benefits realisation.
• Lead, coach and develop the PMO team while driving a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

• Significant experience in PMO leadership within large-scale technology or transformation programmes.
• Strong background in project governance, portfolio assurance and executive reporting.
• Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders and driving delivery excellence.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills with a passion for continuous improvement.