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We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to join the Project Delivery Team on a maternity cover contract through to Summer 2027. This role will support the successful delivery of strategic transformation initiatives across the firm, alongside projects focused on legal, regulatory, operational, and business-as-usual (BAU) improvements. Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery , you will play a key role in driving governance, project oversight, reporting, and PMO best practice across a varied portfolio of change programmes. Key Responsibilities • Develop and manage effective project pipeline tracking, monitoring, and governance processes across transformation initiatives. • Partner closely with Project Managers and project owners to support project setup, delivery, and status reporting. • Capture, monitor, and track key actions arising from business engagements to ensure successful completion. • Maintain and oversee core project documentation and reporting standards. • Promote and embed project management best practice across programmes and stakeholders. • Create and enhance PMO templates and frameworks, including: • Plan-on-a-Page • Project intake documentation • RAID logs • Requirements tracking • Action logs / Kanban boards • Produce timely, high-quality materials for governance forums and senior stakeholder reporting. • Develop and manage timelines to ensure key deliverables and reporting milestones are achieved. • Ensure project updates, amendments, and status changes are accurately captured and followed through to completion. • Support projects coordinated by the Project Delivery Team, including project initiation and mobilisation activities. • Track project schedules, meetings, dependencies, and delivery milestones to maintain momentum and accountability. • Design and deliver insightful reporting for senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards, Regulations, and Principles. Skills & Experience • Degree qualified and/or professionally certified in Business Analysis or Project Management. • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification desirable. • Proven experience operating in a PMO, PMO Lead, or PMO Manager capacity within a corporate environment. • Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale transformation projects or change programmes, ideally within a professional services environment. • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams. • Background in operations, governance, and process improvement. • Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as: • Jira • Azure DevOps (ADO) • Smartsheet • HighQ • Trello • Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing team members is advantageous. Person Specification We are looking for someone who is: • Pragmatic and adaptable in applying project management methodologies to suit business needs. • A curious self-starter who is comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments. • Detail-oriented while maintaining a strong strategic perspective. • Collaborative, approachable, and skilled at building strong working relationships. • An effective communicator with strong influencing and negotiation skills. • Highly organised with excellent planning, analytical, and time management capabilities. • Experience within the legal sector, particularly around revenue or credit control processes, would be beneficial. Core Competencies • Working Together • Inclusivity • Driving High Standards • Client-Centric Approach • Integrity & Respect • Personal Impact & Growth • Commercial Mindset • Responsible Business