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Program Manager
Edinburgh | £70,000 - £75,000 | Permanent
Programme Manager required to establish and lead a new Project Management Office (PMO) within a growing organisation in Scotland. This is a senior role offering a unique chance to build a PMO from the ground up, lead complex projects across all business functions, and shape how the organisation drives change.
The Organisation
This is an ambitious organisation driving a wide range of strategic initiatives across the business, including the implementation of new digital tools and platforms, automation of key business processes, regulatory and compliance projects, process improvement and broader organisational change. They have a strong appetite for AI and are actively exploring innovative use cases and applications to transform how they work.
With the creation of a PMO, the organisation is investing in stronger project governance, improved visibility of change initiatives, and more efficient ways of working across the business.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on improving processes, driving results, and making things happen across multiple business areas.
The Role
You will lead the PMO, developing processes, governance, and reporting from scratch. You'll ensure projects are well-planned, resourced, and monitored for success, and step in to manage high-impact projects directly where needed. You'll also work with stakeholders across the business to prioritise initiatives, manage risk, and embed a culture of effective change.
What You'll Be Doing
** Designing and launching the PMO, including frameworks, processes, and governance standards
** Creating a roadmap of strategic projects across the organisation, helping prioritise what delivers the most value
** Leading complex projects directly, from tech transformations to operational improvements
** Ensuring projects have the right people, resources, and risk plans in place for success
** Conducting post-project reviews to capture lessons and improve delivery
** Influencing senior stakeholders and aligning projects with organisational goals
** Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and drive continuous improvement
What They're Looking For
** Proven experience in programme or project management, ideally in a PMO environment
** Strong track record of delivering complex projects across multiple business areas
** Professional qualification in project or programme management (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, etc.)
** Strong stakeholder management skills
** Skilled at designing processes, frameworks, and governance for effective project delivery
** Comfortable turning strategy into actionable, well-run projects
The Offer
The role is paying £70k - £75k with a good benefits package and excellent bonus structure. The company has offices in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and they ask for 1 day in the office per week.
This is a rare chance to leave your mark by creating a PMO from scratch, improving how the organisation manages change, and leading projects that touch every part of the business.
If this is of interest, please apply or reach out to Murray Simpson.
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