
We’re looking for a PMO Manager to support the delivery of complex programmes across Central Government projects. In this role, you’ll provide structured PMO leadership, helping to embed governance, strengthen processes, and enable successful delivery across large-scale transformation and operational services. This is a key position within the portfolio office, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
Job title:
PMO Manager
This role is home-based with the requirement to travel on occasion for team meetings to locations such as Manchester, Birmingham & London.
Whatyou’llbe doing
Deliver core PMO services including governance, planning, reporting, RAIDmanagementand change control across programmes
Leadthe implementation and consistent application of PMO standards,processesand templates
Develop andmaintainintegrated project plans, tracking progress and highlighting risks or variances
Produce reporting,dashboardsand management information to support decision-making and assurance
Work with project managers to manage risks,issuesand governance processes across delivery
Lead and support PMO analysts, embedding governance practices and driving continuous improvement
Whatwe’relooking for
Essential
Experience working within a PMO environment supporting complex programmes
Strong understanding of governance, planning, reporting,RAIDand the governance lifecycle
Experience applying and enforcing governance processes across projects
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence acrossdifferent levelsof seniority
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to interpret data
Experience working in fast-paced project delivery environments, including managing risks,issuesand plans
Experiencein people management; leading, coaching, mentoring.
Desirable
Experience working in Government, publicservicesor other regulated environments
PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent qualifications
AboutCapita
Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences
What’s in it for you?
A salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
Flexible, home-based working with occasional travel for client and team meetings
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
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What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.
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If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
Location:
Home-Based - GBR
,
United Kingdom
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent

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