PMO Manager

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Laing O''RourkeOverview

This is a rare opportunity to create and lead the Programme Management Office for a major national infrastructure programme, ensuring multiple projects and work packages are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.As PMO Manager, you will establish best-in-class methodologies, tools and governance across performance management, risk control, change integration and resource planning. You will work closely with senior leadership, project teams and enterprise partners to provide a single, trusted view of programme performance – enabling data-driven decisions and delivering lasting value.The Project

The Great Grid Upgrade is the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations. Our infrastructure projects across England and Wales are helping to connect more clean, affordable energy to homes and businesses. The Great Grid Upgrade comprises 17 major infrastructure projects that will both scale up the grid and update our existing networks. It will enable us to carry more clean, secure energy from where it''s generated – like out in the North Sea by wind turbines – to where you need it, boosting energy security and helping the nation become more self-sufficient.Responsibilities

Establish and lead the PMO function across a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects, building it from the ground up and ensuring alignment with client guidelines, processes, quality standards, and enterprise strategy.Manage interface requirements by fulfilling client and integrator PMO obligations, including oversight of documentation and information across Laing O''Rourke''s allocated projects and packages.Embed best-practice governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks aligned to enterprise standards.Oversee integrated planning, project controls, risk management and change coordination across multiple projects.Deliver accurate, timely performance reporting, insights, and KPIs to senior leadership and key stakeholders.Lead, coach, and mentor PMO staff to foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.Qualifications

We are seeking a strategic PMO leader with a proven ability to deliver in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of success as an influential senior manager, with the credibility to engage at executive level and the experience to operate effectively within an enterprise or alliance context.Proven PMO leadership in large-scale infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, or energy projectsExpertise in project controls, risk and opportunity management, scheduling (Primavera P6) and change managementStrong capability in data visualisation and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI)Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at senior levelsA track record of integrating planning, cost, and performance management to support delivery successAccessibility and Recruitment

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we offer an interview for candidates meeting essential criteria. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required and how we can support you in the workplace.We want our recruitment process to be accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.comJob details

Seniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information TechnologyIndustries: Construction and Engineering ..... full job details .....