Programme Management Office (PMO) Lead

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions.  *This is a 14 month fixed term contract* What you'll be doing: * Lead the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) for the region, governing the effective change management of the global WPP Media IT portfolio * Implement the PMO's vision, strategy, and objectives, aligning them with the overall WPP Enterprise Technology and WPP Media business goals. * Build and embed a culture of continuous improvement and the learning journeys needed to build capability and technical expertise in the team. * Establish clear roles and responsibilities within the region’s PMO team. * Manage and co-ordinate PMO activity for the region. * Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration within the project management community. * Manage all aspects of the portfolio, including tracking project activities against business cases, budgets, and timelines. * Identify opportunities to develop, evolve and simplify Portfolio Governance processes, tools, and documentation to ensure consistent and effective project execution. * Collaborate with a diverse, multi-disciplinary global team to understand business needs and how they contribute to the IT project portfolio for the Media Cluster/WPP Media. * Provide regular reporting, roadmaps and insights on portfolio performance within the region to senior management within Media CIO and S&T teams * Ensure projects adhere to established governance frameworks and compliance requirements. * Continuous improvement of governance processes and procedures across the team and inputs into the overall framework. * Focus on continually evolving best practices, tools, and standards for PMO, ensuring universal adoption across the global WPP Media IT portfolio. * Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce project risks. * Implement the adoption of standardized project management methodologies and tools. * Work with budget holders to plan GroupM Technology and Enterprise Technology budgets for projects * Create a robust reporting and forecasting process for the region’s project portfolio * Create regular reporting to identify trends and potential risks in the regions’ project portfolio  * Effectively manage stakeholders in a complex, multi-CIO global business environment. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the WPP group. * Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders at all levels for the region. * Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on portfolio management matters.   What you'll need: * Solid understanding of theory and best practices that exist around portfolio governance, programme and project management * Extensive portfolio management and governance experience * Must have experience of working in complex organisations, in geographically diverse teams across multiple time zones * Ability to effectively stakeholder manage in a complex multi-CIO global business * Ability to build and maintain relationships by engaging and working inclusively to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives * Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills * Strong business analysis skills; comfortable with financials * Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills * Good at communicating with people; able to articulate or convey complex data well * Quick to learn and adaptable to changing priorities, with the ability to reshape, reconfigure and realign solutions to meet challenging deadlines without jeopardising the successful delivery of the team’s objectives * Ability to challenge to clarify understanding. * Being accountable and keeping promises. * Able to build a highly effective PMO team. * Positive attitude and reasonably comfortable with uncertainty, risks and change. * Works independently. * Ability to provide structure to chaos. * Ability to build trust and credibility. * Ability to communicate & influence at all levels. * Being able to motivate others. * Manages “by example”.   Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Voi Technology

YOUR MISSION AT VOI Help shape the future of sustainable urban mobility by making Voi’s international public-sector tender process rigorous, reliable, and ready to win. Reporting to the Director of Tenders, you will: * Own the end-to-end tender lifecycle: from early market preparation and product demonstrations through compliance validation and final submission. * Working closely with the wider Tender team and colleagues across Legal, Operations, Tech, and Content, you will bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex, high-stakes projects. Your work will help ensure that Voi’s proposals meet the regulatory, operational and procedural requirements of cities and towns across our markets. * Lead pre-tender planning, including market research, regulatory scoping, partner collaboration, and readiness milestones. * Establish and run robust PMO practices across each tender, covering kick-offs, risk assessments, RACI frameworks, deliverables, quality reviews, clarification periods, and submission deadlines. * Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring clear ownership, timely decisions, and effective collaboration throughout the process. * Act as the internal authority on tender compliance, reviewing written and operational responses against local procurement rules and legal requirements. * Take PMO ownership of tender demonstration phases, coordinating the logistical, technical, and compliance preparations needed to showcase Voi’s hardware and software. * Maintain clear tender reporting for executive stakeholders, highlighting progress, milestones, dependencies, and compliance risks. * Lead post-tender reviews, using city feedback and scoring to strengthen our governance documentation, compliance libraries, and ways of working. WHAT YOU NEED TO EMBARK You are a highly organised and collaborative project leader who brings calm, clarity, and accountability to fast-moving work. You can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance, influence stakeholders without formal authority, and maintain a sharp focus on quality under pressure. You bring: * 6+ years’ experience in PMO, bid or tender management, or complex project management. * Experience with public-sector procurement, B2G environments, mobility, or another highly regulated industry. * Strong knowledge of public procurement processes, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards across international markets. * Proven experience applying PMO tools and methodologies, such as RACI frameworks, risk matrices, and milestone mapping. * Excellent written and spoken English; additional European language skills, including German, French, Italian, or Dutch, are an advantage. * A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Public Policy, or equivalent practical experience. * A recognised project or bid management certification, such as PMP, PRINCE2 or APMP, is desirable. Don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited about this role and our mission, and have relevant, transferable skills, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t check every box. WHY VOI? Working at Voi is more than just a job; our People Promise includes a personal voyage where you will grow as a professional and be a part of a team and culture that builds something meaningful for society. In addition to this, you’ll have the opportunity to: * Join Europe’s #1 micromobility operator and one of the fastest growing scale-ups. * Get “skin in the game” through our employee options programme. * Enjoy unlimited free Voi rides and a dog-friendly office. * Work together with inspiring, motivated, and fun colleagues towards a common goal. * Join the micromobility revolution and be a part of creating sustainable cities made for living, free from noise and pollution.

Cooper Moss Rutland

🌟 Position: 218CMR: Senior Reporting Manager 📍 Location: Hybrid – London office and home working (Site visits to Suffolk) 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Reporting Manager to join our Project Controls team and play a key role in supporting one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes within the nuclear sector. As a Senior Reporting Manager, you will support the delivery and continuous improvement of reporting, performance management, and management insight capabilities across a major programme environment. You will be responsible for producing intelligent, validated, and meaningful reporting outputs that enable effective decision-making while helping drive innovation through digital reporting and data analytics solutions. About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries. Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What's in it for you? · At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. · If you demonstrate the capability, our merit-based system will enable you to develop fast. · We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. · Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. · We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough. 🔹 You'll · Support the implementation and maintenance of reporting processes and frameworks across a major infrastructure programme. · Lead the development, production, and continuous improvement of reporting products and performance dashboards. · Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, validated, insightful, and tailored to the needs of different stakeholder groups. · Review and improve the underlying processes that support reporting activities, enhancing data quality, governance, and reporting controls. · Collaborate closely with project controls, PMO, digital, and delivery teams to meet reporting requirements and support project objectives. · Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across a complex programme environment. · Manage and develop reporting and data resources, providing leadership, mentoring, and resilience within the team. · Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, correlations, risks, and opportunities that support informed decision-making. · Transform and structure data in alignment with project controls frameworks, including WBS, CBS, and OBS structures. · Apply statistical analysis and forecasting techniques to support performance monitoring and predict future delivery trends. · Support the development and implementation of digital reporting solutions, dashboards, and business intelligence tools. · Champion a "Digital by Default" approach to reporting and help establish best practice data analytics and business intelligence frameworks. · Share knowledge, lessons learned, and reporting best practices to enhance project controls capability across the wider organisation. 🔹 We're looking for: Essential · Minimum 5 years' experience in reporting, performance management, or project controls within a major programme environment. · Experience developing and managing reporting processes, performance frameworks, and management information outputs. · Strong understanding of project controls disciplines and reporting structures, including WBS, CBS, and OBS frameworks. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop and challenge reporting narratives for a range of audiences. · Experience driving continuous improvement and implementing digital solutions within reporting environments. · Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple functions. · A detail-oriented individual who can synthesise complex information into clear, actionable insights. · Degree in a numerate discipline, HND, or equivalent qualification supported by relevant industry experience. Desirable · Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, transportation, defence, or other large-scale capital projects. · Experience developing reporting frameworks on complex or mega-projects. · Proficiency in Power BI, data visualisation, data analytics, data mining, and statistical analysis techniques. · Experience working within highly regulated project environments. · Knowledge of modern business intelligence and digital reporting solutions. 🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We're proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a "Great Place to Work" – a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently. 👉 Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/ 📍 Requirements and Location: · Full right to work in the UK. · Hybrid working arrangement, combining home working with regular attendance at client and/or London office locations. · Willingness to travel occasionally as required by project needs. 📦 Salary & Benefits · 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) · Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician) · Life Assurance (x4 Salary) · Pension: employers' contribution of 4% · Company and personal performance-based bonus · Salary Sacrifice Scheme · Long Service Leave · Training and professional development · Regular social events · Perkbox – employee experience platform ➡️ Next Steps To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. As we receive many applications to our roles, please include a short summary explaining why you want to join us and what you think you can bring to the team. We look forward to hearing from you! CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives. #LI-DN1