Global PMO Manager: Portfolio Governance & Delivery

Markel Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Greater London seeks a PMO Manager to establish a Portfolio Management Office and lead PMO Analysts. Responsibilities include managing project delivery processes, implementing governance structures, and ensuring alignment with financial standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Financial Services, project management methodologies, and effective stakeholder engagement. Benefits include competitive salary, annual bonus, and robust packages such as a pension scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private medical and dental cover

Generous pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a PMO Manager role within Financial Services.
• Experience leading or mentoring PMO team members.
• Ability to translate technical information into plain English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the PMO in International.
• Implement governance and processes for project delivery.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders for effective planning.

Skills

Project management methodologies (agile and waterfall)

Stakeholder management

Reporting and management tools

Financial Services experience

Education

PMO/PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

PPM software

Job description

A leading insurance firm in Greater London seeks a PMO Manager to establish a Portfolio Management Office and lead PMO Analysts. Responsibilities include managing project delivery processes, implementing governance structures, and ensuring alignment with financial standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Financial Services, project management methodologies, and effective stakeholder engagement. Benefits include competitive salary, annual bonus, and robust packages such as a pension scheme and private medical cover.