PMO Director

ABOUT NEXTSTEP

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart, AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network, we are currently looking for a PMO Director to join their team.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a major UK bank headquartered in London, currently executing a £500m, five-year strategic transformation programme spanning technology modernisation, regulatory compliance, and operating model redesign. With delivery accountability dispersed across multiple business divisions and technology functions, the bank is building a dedicated PMO function to improve governance, reporting, and delivery discipline across the programme. The PMO Director will report to the Group COO and will have significant visibility at the Board level.

THE ROLE

As PMO Director, you will build and lead the group transformation PMO from the ground up, establishing governance frameworks, reporting cadences, and delivery standards that provide the COO and Board with reliable, real-time insight into programme performance. You will lead a team of programme managers and analysts, manage relationships with delivery leads across the bank, and act as the authoritative voice on programme health.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and implement the PMO operating model, including governance frameworks, reporting standards, and programme methodology.

• Build and lead a team of 8–12 programme managers, business analysts, and reporting leads.

• Maintain a consolidated view of programme status, risks, dependencies, and financials across all transformation workstreams.

• Produce monthly programme performance reports for the Group COO, ExCo, and Board Risk Committee.

• Drive delivery discipline and accountability across the programme, challenging workstream leads and escalating issues where needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 12–18 years of experience in programme management, PMO leadership, or transformation delivery, with direct experience building or leading a large PMO function.

• Deep expertise in programme governance, reporting, and risk management in a complex, regulated environment.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills, able to build credibility with senior technical and business stakeholders.

• Experience in financial services, ideally within a large bank or insurer.

• P3O, MSP, or PgMP certification is desirable.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary of £140,000 – £175,000, depending on experience.

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Defined contribution pension with a generous employer contribution.

• Private health cover, 28 days holiday, and hybrid working from London.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, please create your profile at getnextstep.com https://getnextstep.com/candidate/landing?utm_medium=job-board&utm_source=job-board. Once your profile is complete, our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if it's a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.