PMO Lead
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS2 7PD |
| Company: | Echo Managed Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 260 |
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Job Advert
Job Title: PMO Lead
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Package: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)
Overview:
At Echo Managed Services, we are seeking a Central PMO Lead to manage the development of a central PMO capability that will
underpin how we deliver at scale our Aptumo Implementation Methodology (AIM).
This is not aligned to a single programme, instead, you will operate across the full delivery portfolio providing independent
assurance, governance, and insight across multiple programmes. You will be instrumental in embedding a repeatable, scalable PMO
capability, ensuring delivery remains consistent, controlled, and predictable as our organisation grows.
If you are detail-driven, proactive, and passionate about improving delivery standards at scale, this is an opportunity to make a
lasting, strategic impact.
Who We Are:
Part of the South Staffordshire Group, Echo Managed Services is a leading provider of outsourced solutions and software. We are
investing significantly in our delivery framework through AIM to enable high quality, consistent implementation outcomes across a
growing portfolio.
We pride ourselves on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where strong PMO capability
is central to our success.
The Role:
As a Central PMO Lead, you will support the Head of PMO in establishing and running a robust, enterprise-wide PMO function.
You will ensure governance, assurance, and reporting standards are applied consistently across all programmes, and embedding AIM
as a sustainable operating model, moving beyond documentation into real, measurable delivery practice resulting in improved
delivery predictability, reduced risk, and greater stakeholder confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
* PMO Governance & Assurance
* Maintain and embed consistent governance frameworks aligned to AIM
* Coordinate and assure stage gates, approvals, and governance forums
* Ensure adherence to delivery standards, methodologies, and controls across programmes
* AIM Embedding & Continuous Improvement
* Lead and support the rollout and adoption of AIM
* Ensure AIM is applied consistently across live delivery environments
* Maintain central standards, templates, artefacts, and tooling
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability
* Portfolio Reporting & Insight
* Provide a consolidated portfolio view across risks, issues, milestones, and financials
* Produce high-quality reporting packs, dashboards, and executive summaries
* Analyse data to identify cross-programme trends, dependencies, and systemic risks
* Enable proactive, data-driven decision making
* Risk, Issue & Change Management
* Maintain and assure RAID logs, dependency tracking, and change control processes
* Ensure timely updates, escalations, and mitigation planning
* Strengthen scope and change governance to support commercial and delivery outcomes
* Stakeholder & PMO Leadership Support
* Act as a key support to the Head of PMO, owning day-to-day PMO operations
* Enable leadership focus on strategic growth and AIM maturity
* Support internal and client-facing forums with clear, structured outputs
* Documentation & Controls
* Maintain central repositories ensuring version control, audit readiness, and transparency
* Ensure consistency of documentation across programmes
What You’ll Need:
* Proven experience in a PMO or Business Change role, ideally within software or technology delivery
* Experience establishing or maturing PMO capability in a growing organisation
* Strong understanding of portfolio governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks
* Experience supporting delivery across multiple programmes or complex environments
* Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Jira
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight
* Confident communication skills with experience supporting senior stakeholders
* Experience in utilities, energy, or public sector environments (desirable)
* Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models (desirable)
* Knowledge of implementation methodologies or scaled delivery frameworks (desirable)
* Recognised qualification such as PRINCE2, MPM, or AgilePM (desirable)
What You’ll Get in Return:
* Family-Friendly Leave - Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid
Carer’s Days.
* Financial & Life Assurance - Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
* Health & Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your
dependents.
* Lifestyle & Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Professional Development - Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
* Inclusion & Belonging - Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer
Networking Group and more.
* Performance & Recognition - Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
Job Title: PMO Lead
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Package: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)
Overview:
At Echo Managed Services, we are seeking a Central PMO Lead to manage the development of a central PMO capability that will
underpin how we deliver at scale our Aptumo Implementation Methodology (AIM).
This is not aligned to a single programme, instead, you will operate across the full delivery portfolio providing independent
assurance, governance, and insight across multiple programmes. You will be instrumental in embedding a repeatable, scalable PMO
capability, ensuring delivery remains consistent, controlled, and predictable as our organisation grows.
If you are detail-driven, proactive, and passionate about improving delivery standards at scale, this is an opportunity to make a
lasting, strategic impact.
Who We Are:
Part of the South Staffordshire Group, Echo Managed Services is a leading provider of outsourced solutions and software. We are
investing significantly in our delivery framework through AIM to enable high quality, consistent implementation outcomes across a
growing portfolio.
We pride ourselves on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where strong PMO capability
is central to our success.
The Role:
As a Central PMO Lead, you will support the Head of PMO in establishing and running a robust, enterprise-wide PMO function.
You will ensure governance, assurance, and reporting standards are applied consistently across all programmes, and embedding AIM
as a sustainable operating model, moving beyond documentation into real, measurable delivery practice resulting in improved
delivery predictability, reduced risk, and greater stakeholder confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
* PMO Governance & Assurance
* Maintain and embed consistent governance frameworks aligned to AIM
* Coordinate and assure stage gates, approvals, and governance forums
* Ensure adherence to delivery standards, methodologies, and controls across programmes
* AIM Embedding & Continuous Improvement
* Lead and support the rollout and adoption of AIM
* Ensure AIM is applied consistently across live delivery environments
* Maintain central standards, templates, artefacts, and tooling
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability
* Portfolio Reporting & Insight
* Provide a consolidated portfolio view across risks, issues, milestones, and financials
* Produce high-quality reporting packs, dashboards, and executive summaries
* Analyse data to identify cross-programme trends, dependencies, and systemic risks
* Enable proactive, data-driven decision making
* Risk, Issue & Change Management
* Maintain and assure RAID logs, dependency tracking, and change control processes
* Ensure timely updates, escalations, and mitigation planning
* Strengthen scope and change governance to support commercial and delivery outcomes
* Stakeholder & PMO Leadership Support
* Act as a key support to the Head of PMO, owning day-to-day PMO operations
* Enable leadership focus on strategic growth and AIM maturity
* Support internal and client-facing forums with clear, structured outputs
* Documentation & Controls
* Maintain central repositories ensuring version control, audit readiness, and transparency
* Ensure consistency of documentation across programmes
What You’ll Need:
* Proven experience in a PMO or Business Change role, ideally within software or technology delivery
* Experience establishing or maturing PMO capability in a growing organisation
* Strong understanding of portfolio governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks
* Experience supporting delivery across multiple programmes or complex environments
* Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Jira
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight
* Confident communication skills with experience supporting senior stakeholders
* Experience in utilities, energy, or public sector environments (desirable)
* Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models (desirable)
* Knowledge of implementation methodologies or scaled delivery frameworks (desirable)
* Recognised qualification such as PRINCE2, MPM, or AgilePM (desirable)
What You’ll Get in Return:
* Family-Friendly Leave - Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid
Carer’s Days.
* Financial & Life Assurance - Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
* Health & Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your
dependents.
* Lifestyle & Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Professional Development - Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
* Inclusion & Belonging - Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer
Networking Group and more.
* Performance & Recognition - Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.