PMO Manager - Talent Pool

Are you an experienced PMO professional who can bring structure, insight and strong governance to complex programmes?

We’re building a talent pool of experienced PMO Managers for potential future opportunities within Capita Public Services.

As a PMO Manager, you would establish and lead effective PMO services across areas including governance, integrated planning, reporting, RAID management, change control, resource management, budgets, benefits and delivery assurance. You would work closely with programme and project leaders, providing clear insight, constructive challenge and recommendations that support effective decision-making.

Job title:

PMO Manager - Talent Pool

Job Description:

As we continue to grow our portfolio of programmes and projects, we're always interested in connecting with experienced PMO professionals.

If your background aligns with our future requirements, we'll keep your details on file and contact you when a suitable PMO Manager opportunity becomes available. This is a great opportunity to express your interest early and be considered for upcoming roles.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and continuously improve PMO services across complex projects, programmes and portfolios, ensuring strong governance, control and delivery oversight.
• Partner with programme and project leadership teams, providing insight, challenge and recommendations to support effective decision-making.
• Develop and maintain integrated plans, tracking progress, dependencies, milestones and delivery risks across the programme lifecycle.
• Oversee governance, reporting, RAID management and change control, ensuring accurate and timely information is available to stakeholders.
• Drive effective budget, resource and benefits management, helping teams deliver against agreed objectives and priorities.
• Coach and support PMO colleagues while promoting best practice, continuous improvement and high-quality delivery standards.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience leading or managing PMO functions within complex projects, programmes or portfolios.
• Strong understanding of governance, planning, reporting, risk management and delivery assurance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build relationships at all levels.
• Experience using structured delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and provide actionable insight.
• Experience leading, coaching or developing PMO teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience working within Central Government, the wider public sector, defence or other regulated environments would be advantageous.

About Capita

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently and create better consumer experiences.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to shape and lead PMO services across complex, large-scale programmes
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence important delivery decisions
• The chance to strengthen governance, controls and delivery practices across a varied portfolio
• A flexible, home-based working arrangement, with travel to Capita offices when required
• The opportunity to lead and develop PMO capability through coaching, quality assurance and continuous improvement

Unlock your potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You’ll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth, offering opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose.#CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next

If this potential opportunity is of interest, select ‘Apply now’ to complete our short application and send us your CV.

We’ll review your details against the anticipated requirements and retain your application within this talent pool. If the opportunity is approved and your experience matches what we’re looking for, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps.

If the opportunity does not proceed, or if we do not have a suitable vacancy available, we may retain your details in accordance with our candidate privacy notice so we can consider you for other relevant opportunities. You can withdraw your application or update your information at any time by logging into your candidate account.

Location:

Home-Based - GBR

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Capita is an AI-enabled business services partner. We work with organisations across the public and private sectors, helping them deliver better, more efficient services. Every day, millions of people rely on services we support across central and local government and regulated industries.

We combine technology, data and AI with the expertise and judgement of our people to help clients solve complex challenges and deliver better outcomes for the people and communities they serve.