Role: PMO Lead
Role Overview
Due to an increase in PMO-related new wins,
Walker Sime
are seeking to appoint an experienced
PMO Lead
to develop and mature the organisation’s PMO capability. The role will be responsible for establishing, leading and managing multiple client PMOs, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes.
This is a senior, visible position within the business, offering the opportunity to shape the PMO service line, build and lead a growing team, and deliver class‑leading PMO services to an extensive and varied client base.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of a scalable PMO framework aligned to Walker Sime best practice and client requirements
Establish, manage and govern multiple client PMOs across a variety of sectors and delivery environments
Provide effective portfolio, programme and project controls including planning, reporting, risk, issue, change and dependency management
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing clear insight, challenge and recommendations
Define and embed standards, processes, tools and templates to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency
Build, mentor and lead a high‑performing PMO team, including resource planning, capability development and performance management
Support business development activities by contributing to bids, proposals and client presentations
Drive continuous improvement across the PMO service line, incorporating lessons learned and best practice
Experience & Skills
Essential
Proven experience in establishing and leading PMOs within a consultancy or complex delivery environment
Strong understanding of portfolio, programme and project management disciplines and controls
Demonstrable experience managing multiple stakeholders at senior and executive level
Experience of developing PMO processes, governance frameworks and reporting suites
Strong leadership and people management capability
Desirable
Professional qualifications such as PPM, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, APM or equivalent
Experience of working across regulated or infrastructure environments
Commercial awareness, including supporting bids and new business activities
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach
Highly organised, detail‑oriented and outcome focused
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
Collaborative and values‑driven, with a passion for developing people and capability
What We Offer
The opportunity to shape and grow a core service line within the business
A platform to build and lead a PMO team
Exposure to a broad client portfolio and high‑profile programmes
Career progression within a growing and ambitious consultancy