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Overview of the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced PMO Project Manager to support the management and governance of a portfolio of externally funded research projects.
This role will ensure projects are established, monitored, and completed in line with funder and institutional requirements, while also contributing to the development of PMO processes and governance frameworks.
This is a short-term opportunity (5 months) to support a period of increased project activity, with a strong focus on compliance, reporting, and project close-out.
Our client is seeking an experienced PMO Project Manager to support the management and governance of a portfolio of externally funded research projects.
This role will ensure projects are established, monitored, and completed in line with funder and institutional requirements, while also contributing to the development of PMO processes and governance frameworks.
This is a short-term opportunity (5 months) to support a period of increased project activity, with a strong focus on compliance, reporting, and project close-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project governance across a portfolio of externally funded programmes
- Ensure projects are set up, tracked, and closed in line with compliance requirements
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation
- Monitor project compliance with funder and institutional obligations
- Coordinate reporting milestones and administrative deliverables
- Support audit readiness across multiple projects
- Liaise with project leads, finance teams, and external stakeholders
- Contribute to the development and implementation of PMO processes, templates, and tools
- Assist in standardising project management best practices across the organisation
- Manage multiple workstreams and prioritise workload effectively
Essential Requirements
- Level 8 degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline (or 5+ years’ relevant experience)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a PMO or project/portfolio management role
- Certification or strong experience in at least one framework (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma)
- Proven experience in project cost, risk, programme, and contract management
- Strong planning, organisational, and analytical skills
- Experience developing processes, templates, and standardised project approaches
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Strong IT skills, including project management tools (e.g. JIRA, Avaza or similar)
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in research or grant-funded environments
- Knowledge of national/international funding compliance requirements
- Experience within the public sector or higher education environment
- Experience developing automated workflows (e.g. JIRA, Power Automate)
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