Mission freelance PMO Manager - DV Cleared

PMO Manager
Must have an Active DV Clearance

You will play a key role in driving governance standards, managing resources, improving PMO processes, and ensuring compliance with contractual and organisational requirements.
The position is ideal for an experienced PMO Manager with strong leadership, governance, financial, and stakeholder management expertise.

PMO Manager Responsibilities

Lead the PMO team and manage day-to-day PMO operations.
Produce governance, financial, resource, and delivery reporting.
Support the PMO across all activities defined within the PMO Charter.
Oversee RAID, action, decision, and change management processes.
Support programme planning, governance reviews, and assurance activities.
Ensure compliance with contractual, organisational, and customer governance requirements.
Manage programme resource planning and forecasting activities.
Support financial management, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and procurement activities.
Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across PMO processes.
Act as a key point of contact for programme stakeholders.

PMO Manager Skills and Experience

Significant experience leading PMO teams within large and complex programmes.
Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Expertise in PMO governance, assurance, reporting, and programme controls.
Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning capability.
Experience managing RAID, change control, and programme governance frameworks.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting Defence, Government, or highly regulated programmes.
Experience supporting large-scale transformation or service delivery programmes.
Good understanding of both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, SAP, and reporting tool experience.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.