Senior Project Manager - PMO Lead
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Reed Technology is partnering with a prestigious organisation in Edinburgh to recruit a PMO Lead for a 18-month fixed term contract.
In this role, you will be responsible for establishing, operating, and continuously improving the governance, reporting, and delivery support functions for a multi-year Digital Transformation Programme. The programme includes initiatives such as implementing Dynamics 365 CRM, replacing the legal case management and HR systems, introducing a new voting system, delivering data-management improvements, and deploying AI tools.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain programme governance frameworks, standards, templates, and processes.
Own the programme-level roadmap, master schedule, and key milestones across multiple IT projects.
Work closely with Project Managers delivering the individual projects within the Digital Transformation Programme (including Dynamics 365 CRM, HR and Legal systems, and data-management initiatives).
Produce timely, accurate programme dashboards and reports for stakeholders at all levels.
Support budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and maintain accurate financial tracking information.
Design and operate the RAID management framework across projects, facilitating workshops and reviews with Project Managers and senior leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Solid experience operating at PMO Lead level, supporting large Digital Transformation Programmes.
Strong understanding of programme governance models and best-practice delivery frameworks.
Experience with CRM implementations and line-of-business system replacements, including financial planning, phased rollout, adoption, integration, and data migration.
Excellent skills in dependency mapping, critical-path analysis, and sequencing complex releases.
Proven experience working with business stakeholders, IT teams, Project Managers, and third-party vendors.
Ideally holds relevant project/programme delivery certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, ITIL, P3O).
Benefits
18-month fixed term contract
Salary up to £56,921 + additional benefits
Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)
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