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Head of Strategic SPMO

Head of Strategic SPMO

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Horsforth, United kingdom

£ 59,996 /year

Full Time

22-10-2025

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Leadership Project Management Recruitment Team Development

Job Specifications

Head of Strategic PMO - Hybrid/West Yorkshire - PS58k-PS60k p.a.

This is an urgent, initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract with a strong possibility of an extension or a permanent opportunity. Successful candidate will be paid on a monthly salary basis.

You will take the lead in establishing, managing, and continuously improving the Software PMO CoE as Head of the Strategic Portfolio Management Office, ensuring the adoption of best practices in portfolio, programme, and project management (PPM) across a Higher Education organisation.

Main focus will be leading a digital transformation portfolio, as well as continual improvement of the PPM functions and services provided by the CoE.

You will ensure the University's Strategic Portfolio Management Office processes, and controls are effectively deployed to support the successful delivery of the University's strategic programmes.

To apply you should have skills and experience across the following

Previous experience of establishing and leading a Software PMO Centre of Excellence
Solid Portfolio Management - Ideally demonstratable Digital Transformation portfolio experience
Governance and Reporting of a robust portfolio governance framework and cyclical reporting regime.
Strong Planning, Scheduling, and Resourcing
Continuous improvement
Strong Senior Leadership and Team Development experience
Previous experience of working as a senior member of a Higher Education PMO function would be advantageous but not mandatory
General Duties: GDPR compliance, H&S and wellbeing policies and procedures, advance equity and social justice, support and contribute to achieving corporate objectives, etc.
Interviews ASAP - Start ASAP - Apply Now!

Stuart Graham
Click Recruitment
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