Programme Director (PMO)

• Define and shape programme strategy roadmap and delivery approach in line with organisational goals.
• Drive alignment across functions ensuring clarity of objectives priorities and expected outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders to support effective decision-making.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to support structured delivery and oversight.
• Ensure adherence to internal standards methodologies and quality expectations.
• Oversee risk issue and dependency management ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Support programme assurance activities including reviews and compliance requirements.
• Lead end-to-end programme delivery ensuring scope timelines budgets and benefits are achieved.
• Monitor programme performance through defined metrics and reporting.
• Facilitate governance forums and enable clear timely communication of progress and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams ensuring alignment accountability and delivery discipline.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Deliver clear concise updates including insights risks and recommendations.
• Lead and mentor teams fostering high performance accountability and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes tools and ways of working.
• Drive efficiency and embed best practices across programme delivery.

Qualifications :

• Degree in project management or equivalent field.
• Minimum 12 years experience delivering large complex programmes.
• Proven track record managing multi-workstream initiatives and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical planning and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional certifications (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 MSP) are advantageous.
• Strong programme and project management expertise.
• Good financial and commercial awareness.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong influencing skills with credibility at senior levels.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

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Employment Type :

Contract

Department / Functional Area: Real Estate
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1