Associate Director - PMO

PMO Service Lead (Associate Director)

As an Associate Director (PMO), you will lead the growth and delivery of PMO and P3O services across complex programmes and portfolios. You will build strong client relationships, shape and win new opportunities, and provide strategic leadership on governance, controls, reporting, assurance and decision making. You will also contribute to business growth through work winning, commercial leadership and continuous improvement in delivery and digital ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, set up and delivery of P3O and PMO services across complex portfolios, programmes and projects, including where work is "in flight".
• Provide strong governance, reporting, controls, assurance and integrated project controls within complex delivery environments.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders, translating their needs into effective delivery solutions.
• Work confidently across major infrastructure, engineering, organisational transformation and change programmes.
• Lead and develop high performing teams, grow capability and support the development of people and services.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in PMO, programme controls or portfolio management who combines technical credibility with commercial judgement, collaborative leadership and a passion for helping clients deliver better outcomes.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work you do. Our reward package includes Profit Share, and we also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. Flexible benefits help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family and your individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Accessibility

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