This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.

Salary £90,000 - £100,000 per annum FTE + retention

Location London/Hybrid (In Office for days that matter, expected to be two days a week, Wednesdays and usually either Tuesday or Thursday).

 About the role

This is an interim role for 12 months.

As the Interim Head of PMO, you will be responsible for leading the Project Delivery function and overseeing the successful execution of the change portfolio. You will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to a project delivery team. 
 
A primary focus of this interim role is to uplift capability through coaching and development and to review the operations of the team to ensure it aligns with the evolving strategy and delivery methodologies of the organisation. You will also oversee the Project Management, Business Analysis and Change Management capability, which make up the project delivery function. You will play a central role in liaising with senior stakeholders across the business, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring the momentum of portfolio delivery is maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

Inspire and Lead a High-Performing Team
Foster an inclusive and supportive team culture that promotes engagement, growth, and performance. Empower your team to excel and deliver outstanding results aligned with organisational objectives and priorities.

Drive Strategic Programmes and Projects
Oversee the development and management of a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes, ensuring they deliver tangible outcomes and measurable results that support the organisation's strategic goals.

Engage with Stakeholders for Success
Collaborate with programme sponsors and executive stakeholders to build shared ownership and accountability for programme outcomes. Manage conflicting priorities and organise a portfolio of change initiatives. Work closely with Finance to align on financial reporting and ensure the portfolio delivers clear, measurable benefits.

About you:

• You will have a proven track record in driving organisational success through strategic management and the delivery of complex initiatives. You bring strong expertise in Programme Management, enabling you to lead dynamic, high-performing teams and navigate rapidly changing project landscapes effectively.
• You will have experience of achieving outcomes under waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies.
• With a deep understanding of coaching, you excel at developing teams and increasing their capability. Your ability to adapt your management style allows you to lead diverse teams with empathy and efficiency, fostering an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.
• Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability are at the core of your leadership style. You are analytical and adept at solving problems, prioritising, making data-driven, decisions and driving successful outcomes.
• A natural communicator and influencer, you excel at building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and buy-in for strategic initiatives. You are committed to delivering value, fostering collaboration, and enabling the organisation to achieve its goals through a structured and forward-thinking PMO framework.

Benefits

 We also have these benefits for you to consider: 

• 35 hour working week
• Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days
• Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.) 
• Discount site Sodexo which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays 
• Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
• A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
• Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines 
• Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price.
• Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy

The interview process for this role involves:-

• Two stage interview process including 30 minute meeting followed by a 60 minute meeting with a representative from one of  the teams you will support which may or may not include a presentation.

About Which?

We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at resourcing@which.co.uk

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Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.