Job Description:

Programme & Project Office Manager
Contract | £600 - £650 per day Inside IR35
West Yorkshire

We are seeking an experienced Programme & Project Office Manager to lead the development, governance and delivery of a complex programme of projects within an Estates and Facilities Management environment.

This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for overseeing a significant portfolio of projects, ensuring effective prioritisation, resource allocation and programme controls are in place to deliver business objectives. Managing a Programme Management Office (PMO) team, you will provide strategic direction across programme governance, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, programme boards, delivery partners and consultants, you will ensure projects are delivered in line with business priorities, funding requirements and governance standards. You will also play a key role in driving improvements to programme management processes and supporting business change activities, including the implementation of new systems and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of a large-scale programme of projects.
• Oversee programme governance, reporting, risk, issue and change management processes.
• Manage, develop and mentor a Programme Office team.
• Ensure projects are prioritised effectively and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contractors and delivery partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across programme delivery and PMO functions.
• Monitor programme performance, budgets, dependencies and resource requirements.
• Support business change and transformation initiatives where required. 

About You

• Demonstrable experience leading complex programmes, portfolios or major change initiatives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience operating within complex, matrix organisations.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing suppliers and contracts.
• Experience within Estates, Facilities Management, Property, Infrastructure or similar environments is desirable.
• Professional project or programme management qualifications such as APM, MSP or PRINCE2 would be advantageous.