PMO Manager
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Who are we?
We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
What you’ll be doing
Leading and developing PMO frameworks, standards, methodologies and controls.
Providing governance, challenge and delivery assurance across projects and programmes.
Producing clear portfolio reporting, dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders.
Managing portfolio risks, issues, actions, dependencies and decisions, ensuring timely escalation where needed.
Supporting resource planning, capacity forecasting, business cases, benefit tracking and financial reporting.
Driving continuous improvement across PMO tools, templates, processes and ways of working.
Using AI, automation and technology-led solutions to improve efficiency, insight and delivery impact.
Leading, coaching and supporting PMO colleagues, project managers and programme managers.
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring significant experience in PMO, portfolio or programme management, with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and delivery controls. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, turning complex delivery data into clear insight, and providing constructive challenge that helps teams stay on track.
We’d love to hear from you if you have experience in
Portfolio reporting, executive dashboards and performance insight.
Financial management, forecasting, budgeting and benefits realisation.
Risk, issue, dependency and change control management.
PMO tools such as Azure DevOps or other portfolio management platforms.
Using AI, automation or technology to improve PMO processes and productivity.
Leading people, influencing stakeholders and supporting continuous improvement.
In return, you'll benefit from
- Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 funded)
- Defined Contribution pension scheme
- Life assurance, private medical and income protection insurance
- Access to a remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical second opinions
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging facilities
- Free shuttle bus from Dorking train station
- A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, development and career growth
Why join us?
At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace , we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.
If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk .
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
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Unum Group
Publicly traded insurance company providing workplace disability, life, and supplemental benefits to employers and workers.
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