DV Cleared PMO Manager

Job Title: DV Cleared PMO Manager Location: Basingstoke X5 days onsite with hybrid options TBC Duration: Until 31st May with possible extension Rate: Up to £550 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through DV clearance process Are you an experienced leader with a passion for programme governance and delivery? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting critical Defence projects, is hiring for a PMO Manager to oversee their Project Management Office. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to high-stakes programmes. What you'll be doing:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the PMO team
• Provide comprehensive governance, financial, resource, and delivery reports
• Support programme planning, delivery reviews, and assurance activities
• Oversee RAID logs, change, decision, and action registers
• Manage resource planning, forecasting, and financial controls including invoicing and budgeting
• Drive process improvements and standardisation across the programme
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contractual and organisational standards
• Support large-scale transformation and complex Defence programmes, working within Agile and Waterfall methodologies What you'll bring:
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Proven expertise in governance, assurance, and reporting
• Financial management and forecasting experience
• Risk and issue management proficiency
• Resource planning and management skills
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Organisational skills with a focus on prioritisation
• Adaptability to fast-paced, evolving environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SAP, and reporting tools Ideal background includes:
• Extensive experience within a PMO or programme environment
• Leadership of PMO teams and governance frameworks
• Supporting large, complex Defence or government projects
• Experience with RAID, change control, and contractual governance
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methods If you're ready to make an impact in a critical sector, apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website