PMO Manager
| Company: | The Salvation Army |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE5 8FJ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Nov 2026 |
Summary
This is a fixed-term position until 31st July 2028
Working Pattern: Working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Are you an experienced PMO professional who can bring structure, insight and constructive challenge to a complex transformation programme? The Salvation Army is looking for a PMO Manager to establish and operate the programme-management disciplines that will support the controlled delivery of our Finance Transformation Programme.
Working closely with the Finance Transformation Director, workstream leads and governance groups, you will provide clear, timely information on plans, progress, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, resources and benefits. You will help senior stakeholders understand delivery confidence, identify emerging concerns and take informed action.
About the programme
Our Finance Department comprises approximately 120 colleagues based at Territorial Headquarters and in regional teams across the UK. The Finance Transformation Programme is modernising structures, processes, controls, systems and ways of working so that Finance can provide simpler, more consistent and effective services across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
-Establish and maintain proportionate programme governance, controls, standards, templates and reporting cycles.
-Maintain and control the integrated programme plan, milestone schedule, dependency map and critical-path view.
-Coordinate workstream planning and consolidate progress, forecasts, resource requirements and delivery confidence.
-Maintain programme risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, decisions, actions and change-control records, escalating concerns where required.
-Prepare accurate, concise and timely reports and governance packs for senior stakeholders.
-Support budget tracking, forecasting, supplier information, variance reporting and benefits management.
-Plan and support governance meetings, ensuring papers, minutes, decisions and actions are controlled and followed through.
-Maintain effective document management, version control and programme-assurance arrangements.
-Provide constructive challenge and early warning of delivery, quality, cost or dependency risks.
-Support programme resource and capacity planning, mobilisation and onboarding.
We are looking for someone with:
-Proven experience of integrated planning, governance, RAID management, change control and executive reporting.
-Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
-Experience of budget tracking, forecasting, resource planning and benefits reporting.
-Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
-Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.
-Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and project or portfolio-management tools.
-Flexibility to undertake occasional travel and overnight stays within the UK and Ireland.
-The ability and willingness to work within, and be empathic with, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army.
It would be an advantage if you also have
-A recognised project, programme or portfolio-management qualification.
-Experience of a finance transformation programme or finance operating model.
-Experience of assurance, audit, procurement or supplier governance.
Our values; We expect everyone who joins us to model our values of integrity, accountability, compassion, passion, respect and boldness.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role, please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to;
-Satisfactory references
-Relevant qualifications
-Evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
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