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Transformation PMO Lead

Posted: 03/02/26
Recruiter:PWE Recruitment Group
Reference:3066805336
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£85,000 - £94,000 Annual
Location:Leiston, Suffolk
Description: Transformation PMO Lead Shape the delivery of one of the UK s most critical low-carbon programmes.

Introduction

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a nationally significant nuclear energy programme, driving transformation at portfolio level. You will sit at the heart of decision-making, setting standards, improving visibility and enabling confident delivery across complex, high-impact initiatives.
If you enjoy bringing structure to ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring large programmes deliver real outcomes, this role offers challenge, purpose and long-term career progression in a sector that truly matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and embed PMO standards, governance and delivery frameworks across the Transformation Portfolio.
  • Support the Portfolio Manager with integrated planning, RAID management and portfolio maintenance.
  • Review and validate programme and project plans to ensure consistent tracking and transparency.
  • Own milestone, stage gate and dependency management across strategic initiatives.
  • Produce high-quality portfolio reporting for senior governance forums and SteerCo.
  • Maintain dashboards, performance metrics and progress visibility.
  • Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and interdependencies.
  • Support stakeholder communications and portfolio-level assurance activity.


Qualifications & Requirements
  • Proven experience within a Portfolio or Programme Management Office.
  • Strong knowledge of project methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, MSP).
  • Experience setting PMO standards, governance and reporting frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Confident managing RAID, change control and complex interdependencies.
  • Degree educated or equivalent experience.
  • Desirable: PMO or project certifications (PMP, APM, P3O).


What s in it for you Nuclear Energy

Working in nuclear means long-term stability, world-class training and the chance to contribute directly to the UK s net zero future. This sector offers technically challenging work, clear progression and involvement in infrastructure that will power the nation for generations.
  • Long-term project pipeline and job security
  • Full training and professional development support
  • Nuclear clearance up to CTC level
  • Free on-site parking and subsidised canteen
  • PPE provided
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Work on nationally critical, low-carbon infrastructure


Company Overview

Our Client is a major force in the UK s transition to zero carbon electricity, delivering large-scale nuclear, wind and solar projects that support energy security and affordability. With a strong safety-first culture, a commitment to integrity and inclusion, and a focus on innovation, Our Client invests heavily in its people, offering supportive leadership, flexible working and long-term career development on some of the UK s most ambitious infrastructure programmes.

Interested?

Please contact Emily Warner or Carolyn McDowell on (phone number removed)

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