PMO Manager

Unum UK

PMO Manager leading governance, reporting and delivery assurance across Unum UK’s change portfolio. Improving PMO operations through AI, automation and technology.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeDorking • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PMO frameworks, governance, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on financial reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to leverage AI and automation to enhance PMO processes and drive continuous improvement.

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PMO ManagementGovernance FrameworksPortfolio ReportingFinancial ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementGovernance FrameworksFinancial ReportingRisk ManagementChange Control ManagementPerformance InsightCapacity ForecastingBenefits RealisationData AnalysisContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCoachingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsPMO ToolsAutomation SolutionsAI Solutions

Industry Keywords

Portfolio ManagementProgramme ManagementDelivery AssuranceProject ManagementExecutive Dashboards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop PMO frameworks, standards, methodologies and controls
Provide governance, challenge and delivery assurance across projects and programmes
Produce portfolio reporting, dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders
Manage portfolio risks, issues, actions, dependencies and decisions, escalating when needed
Support resource planning, capacity forecasting, business cases, benefit tracking and financial reporting
Drive continuous improvement across PMO tools, templates, processes and ways of working
Use AI, automation and technology-led solutions to improve efficiency, insight and delivery impact
Lead, coach and support PMO colleagues, project managers and programme managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in PMO, portfolio or programme management
Strong understanding of governance frameworks and delivery controls
Confidence working with senior stakeholders
Ability to turn complex delivery data into clear insight
Experience with portfolio reporting, executive dashboards and performance insight
Experience with financial management, forecasting, budgeting and benefits realisation
Experience with risk, issue, dependency and change control management
Experience with PMO tools such as Azure DevOps or other portfolio management platforms
Experience using AI, automation or technology to improve PMO processes and productivity
Experience leading people, influencing stakeholders and supporting continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 funded)
Defined Contribution pension scheme
Life assurance, private medical and income protection insurance
Access to a remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical second opinions
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging facilities
Free shuttle bus from Dorking train station
A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, development and career growth