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Programme Management Office (PMO) Manager - Finance

Manchester Interim £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
This is not a traditional PMO role where you'll simply update plans and produce reports. You'll become a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, helping drive delivery across multiple finance workstreams while navigating a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly and decisions need to be made at pace
  • Shape PMO excellence in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance.

About Our Client

A leading UK media business driving transformation and innovation, offering the chance to make a real impact on a high-profile change programme.

Job Description

Programme Delivery & Planning

  • Own and maintain multiple project plans across several finance workstreams.
  • Track milestones, critical paths and dependencies.
  • Identify delivery risks before they become issues and work with stakeholders to implement solutions.
  • Ensure deliverables remain on track against ambitious programme deadlines.
  • Drive accountability across teams and challenge constructively when milestones are at risk.



Risk, Issue & Governance Management

  • Maintain RAID logs and governance documentation.
  • Coordinate project reporting and programme updates.
  • Escalate risks and dependencies appropriately.
  • Produce high-quality reporting and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.



Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships across Finance, HR, Technology and wider business teams.
  • Work closely with senior Workstream Leads and external delivery partners.
  • Influence stakeholders, navigate conflicting priorities and drive consensus.
  • Act as the "glue" between multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and momentum.



Driving Outcomes

  • Keep busy senior stakeholders focused on delivery.
  • Proactively chase actions, dependencies and deliverables.
  • Bring solutions, not just problems.
  • Help establish structure, governance and best practice as the programme evolves

The Successful Applicant

Essential

  • Previous experience as a PMO Manager, Senior PMO Analyst or Programme PMO.
  • Strong experience supporting complex transformation, change or business-wide programmes.
  • Proven stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of an organisation.
  • Experience managing project plans, RAID logs, reporting and governance frameworks.
  • Ability to work across several projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
  • Brings energy, curiosity and a "let's get it done" mindset
  • Can challenge stakeholders professionally when required
  • Is naturally proactive and delivery-focused
  • Thrives in fast-changing environments



Highly Desirable

  • Finance Transformation experience.
  • Separation, carve-out, merger or business transformation programme experience.
  • Knowledge of Jira, Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools.
  • Professional project qualifications such as Prince2, PMP or similar.

What's on Offer

  • Salary dependent on the level of experience.
  • Hybrid Working arrangements.
  • 12-month FTC.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
David Evans
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7104563
Phone number
+441618286225

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
PMO
Sector
Media & Agency
Where
Manchester
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
David Evans
Consultant phone
+441618286225
Job reference
JN-092026-7104563