PSO / Junior Project Manager - DV cleared

PSO (Programme Support Officer) / Junior Project ManagerOUTSIDE IR35Location: London, 4 days per week on-siteDaily Rate: £400 per day, OUTSIDE IR35Clearance: DV Clearance is essential - Sole British NationalDuration: 8 monthsRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced PSO professional to stabilise and run programme governance in a high-scrutiny environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong planning, control, and reporting capability, alongside pragmatic support to Agile delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and operate effective programme governance and controls.Build and maintain integrated, tiered programme plans in Microsoft Project (.mpp), managing dependencies, variance, and change.Own RAID / RAIDO discipline, ensuring clear ownership, actions, escalation, and timely resolution.Produce board-ready monthly reporting with clear delivery narrative, decisions required, and action/decision logs.Work across delivery leads and suppliers, constructively challenging unrealistic plans.Provide practical Agile support to the RUBY delivery stream, including running key Scrum ceremonies and tracking blockers/actions.Use M365 tools effectively (Teams, SharePoint, Planner) for collaboration, document control, and action tracking.Essential ExperienceProven PSO / PMO delivery experience in complex or high-scrutiny programmes.Strong integrated planning experience using Microsoft Project.Excellent governance, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.Practical experience ..... full job details .....