Pertemps Network Group

About the Company

We’ve been helping people find the right jobs and helping employers find the right people since 1961.

The reason we’ve been so successful is simple: we make sure we know our business inside out. Permanent, temporary, or contract positions, private or public sector, we do our utmost to find the right people for the right jobs.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Pertemps Network Group

Job Title

Head of Strategic SPMO

Job Description

**Job Title:** Head of Strategic Portfolio Management Office (SPMO) **Role Summary:** Lead the establishment, governance, and continuous improvement of a Software PMO Centre of Excellence within a Higher Education institution. Drive digital transformation portfolios, embed best‑practice portfolio, programme, and project management (PPM) processes, and ensure robust governance, reporting, and resource planning to achieve strategic university objectives. **Expectations:** - Provide senior leadership for the PMO CoE and its teams. - Champion digital transformation initiatives and continuous improvement of PPM services. - Ensure compliance with GDPR, health & safety, and equity/social‑justice policies. - Deliver results within a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, with strong potential for extension or permanent placement. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, implement, and maintain the Strategic Portfolio Management Office framework and controls. - Lead governance and cyclical reporting for the university’s strategic portfolio. - Oversee planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across programmes and projects. - Develop and mentor senior PMO staff and cross‑functional teams. - Establish and evolve the Software PMO Centre of Excellence, embedding best‑practice PPM standards. - Monitor and report on portfolio performance, risks, and benefits realization. - Ensure adherence to GDPR, health & safety, and wellbeing policies. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience establishing and leading a Software PMO Centre of Excellence. - Strong portfolio management, preferably with digital transformation experience. - Expertise in governance frameworks, reporting cycles, and performance metrics. - Advanced planning, scheduling, and resource management capabilities. - Continuous improvement mindset with ability to drive change. - Senior leadership and team development experience. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Knowledge of higher‑education PMO environments is advantageous. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). - Professional project/portfolio management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, PgMP) strongly preferred. - Relevant experience in higher education or large‑scale digital transformation projects.

Horsforth, United kingdom

On site

22-10-2025