PMO Lead

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)