PMO Manager (Governance & Demand Planning)

Location: Sunderland (also possible to be based in Leicester or London)

Onsite requirement: 3 days per week onsite
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: To be discussed

Are you experienced in establishing and embedding programme governance structures, driving adoption of best practice and delivering insightful programme reports to senior leadership? Do you have a background in leading portfolio demand management to ensure programmes are prioritised and correctly resourced? If so, apply now for this new permanent position.

A new role has been created for a PMO Manager to join a well-established business at a time of significant modernisation and transformation. This strategic role ensures that IT investments and initiatives are prioritised, coordinated, and aligned with organisational objectives. You will establish and embed effective ways of working across the IT function, driving transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will drive the design, implementation and maintenance of Portfolio Governance standards as well as partnering closely with key stakeholders to prioritise a complex range of programmes, ensuring accurate resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities of the PMO Manager:

• Develop and maintain governance structures, standards, and processes for IT portfolio and demand management.
• Oversee the IT demand management process, ensuring initiatives are assessed and prioritised using clear criteria.
• Facilitate portfolio governance, monitor progress, and report on delivery against agreed metrics.
• Drive adoption of portfolio best practice
• Coordinate resource allocation and investment planning to maintain a balanced, strategically aligned portfolio.
• Produce insightful portfolio reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Promote collaboration and compliance with portfolio management best practices across IT teams.

The successful PMO Manager will have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience in IT portfolio management, programme management, technology governance or Senior PMO roles.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio governance frameworks and demand management processes.
• Proven ability to design and implement IT operating models and ways of working.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience in process improvement and change management within IT.
• Familiarity with budget planning, resource management, and risk governance.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape how technology investments deliver value across the organisation. You'll work very closely with Senior IT leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence.

For more information, please apply and I will be in touch.