Freshwater Recruitment
Finance Transformation PMO Manager

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Finance Transformation PMO Manager
Freshwater Recruitment is supporting a leading UK organisation undergoing a major finance transformation programme and is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to drive governance, planning and delivery across a complex programme of work.
The PMO Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders to set up and establish a PMO function for this large programme. You will ensure the projects remain on track, risks are managed effectively, and decision-makers have clear visibility of programme performance.
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Key responsibilities
Lead PMO governance, reporting and programme controls Manage integrated plans, milestones, risks and dependencies Produce high-quality updates and insights for senior leadership Facilitate governance forums and drive stakeholder alignment Lead and develop a small PMO team while promoting best practice delivery standards
Experience needed Proven experience setting up and leading PMO functions within large-scale transformation programmes (ideally within Finance) Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent planning, governance and reporting expertise Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet or similar


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