PMO Team Lead (On Premise)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced PMO Team Lead to lead a team of Project and Programme Managers while driving the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across our On Premise business.

This role combines people leadership portfolio management and hands-on programme delivery. As PMO Team Lead you will oversee a portfolio of projects and programmes manage demand and resource allocation ensure governance standards are met and drive successful execution across multiple stakeholders functions technologies and geographies.

You will play a key role in the organisations transformation agenda partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes while developing and mentoring a high-performing PMO team.

Salary - 45500 - 50125 GBP gross per year. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience skills and internal equity considerations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coach and develop a team of 5-6 Project and Programme Managers.
• Manage project demand prioritisation and resource allocation in line with business strategy and organizational objectives and oversee project portfolio performance ensuring effective governance reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Support career development performance management and capability building across the PMO team and develop and maintain onboarding and training programmes for Project and Programme Managers.
• Drive proactive identification escalation and resolution of project risks issues dependencies and change requests and facilitate cross-functional planning and stakeholder discussions to ensure key dependencies are identified and effectively managed.
• Lead 1-2 strategic projects or programmes alongside people management responsibilities.
• Ensure production readiness activities sign-offs governance requirements and project documentation standards are completed.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and drive alignment across teams and functions and foster a collaborative high-performing culture focused on delivery excellence and continuous improvement.

What Were Looking For

Experience

• 10 years of experience in Programme Management Project Management PMO leadership or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale business technology operations or transformation programmes.
• Experience leading and developing project and programme management teams and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with senior executives including C-suite stakeholders and strong background in leading cross-functional geographically dispersed and virtual teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to gain buy-in and drive alignment across multiple functions levels and cultures.
• Strong portfolio programme and project governance expertise and excellent risk management problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication presentation and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with project and portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet Jira or similar platforms.
• Highly organised adaptable proactive and results-oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• PMP PRINCE2 Agile MSP or equivalent Project Management certification is preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills both written and verbal.

Working Pattern

• Flexible working hours may be required to support collaboration across multiple regions and time zones.

What We Offer

• Annual bonus opportunity subject to company and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting healthcare retirement planning wellbeing work-life balance and family-friendly policies based on local eligibility rules. 
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global organization

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to lead high-visibility programmes manage a talented team of project professionals and partner with senior leaders to drive meaningful business transformation. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy delivering impactful change at scale wed love to hear from you.

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Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion please visit the  Work :

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