PMO Lead - Utilities Infrastructure (Energy Sector)

About the role

LOCKROSE is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to support the delivery of major infrastructure programmes within the energy sector. This is a senior, client-side role operating within a highly regulated environment , where you will lead the Project Management Office (PMO) function across a portfolio of complex infrastructure construction projects. You will be responsible for embedding robust governance, controls, and reporting, while providing clear, data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with programme leadership and delivery teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered in line with cost, schedule, risk, and performance objectives , while driving continuous improvement across PMO practices. The Opportunity - Lead and shape a portfolio-level PMO function within a regulated infrastructure environment - Provide visibility and insight across cost, schedule, risk, and change - Influence senior stakeholders and programme-level decision making - Drive consistency, standards, and best practice across multiple projects - Lead and develop a team within a growing PMO capability Key Responsibilities - Lead the day-to-day operation of the PMO function across a portfolio of infrastructure projects - Establish and embed PMO governance, standards, and control frameworks aligned to organisational requirements - Provide portfolio-level oversight across cost, schedule, risk, and change, ensuring projects are controlled against agreed baselines - Develop and maintain performance reporting, dashboards, and metrics , translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders - Support cost management and forecasting activities , working closely with finance and project teams to ensure robust financial control - Oversee integrated planning and scheduling , ensuring alignment across programmes and visibility of key dependencies and risks - Lead risk and issue management processes , ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and actively managed at portfolio level - Own and manage change control processes , ensuring all changes are governed, assessed, and implemented effectively - Provide assurance on the quality and consistency of project data , reporting, and controls - Act as a key interface between delivery teams, commercial, planning, and senior leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PMO professionals, driving performance and capability development - Drive continuous improvement in PMO processes, tools, and reporting practices About You - Proven experience operating at PMO Lead / PMO Manager level within large-scale infrastructure, energy, or utilities environments - Strong understanding of PMO governance, controls, and portfolio reporting - Experience managing cost, schedule, risk, and change processes across complex programmes - Ability to interpret and present data-driven insights to senior stakeholders to support decision-making - Experience leading and developing PMO teams or project controls functions - Strong understanding of working within a regulated or highly governed environment - Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and communicate clearly at all levels - Highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented with a structured approach Essential: - Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline - Strong experience in PMO leadership within construction, infrastructure, or utilities regulated sectors - Proven experience in portfolio reporting, governance, and performance management - Experience managing project controls disciplines (cost, schedule, risk, change) - Ability to support forecasting and performance analysis at programme level Desirable: - Professional accreditation (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMI) - Experience in Transmission & Distribution or major energy programmes - Familiarity with PMO tools and reporting platforms (e.g. Power BI, Primavera, reporting suites) - Experience supporting regulatory reporting or assurance environments - Competitive salary - Performance-based bonus - Pension scheme - Paid time off and holiday entitlement - Professional development and training support - Company car or travel allowance - Hybrid working options Equal Opportunity Statement LOCKROSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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