Lead PMO

Lead PMO 

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes 
offices. 

Salary up to £70K plus excellent company benefits. 

About Us 
Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 
years’ experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. 
At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you’re valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you’ll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. 

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, 
and innovation. If you’re passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and 
passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. 

• Glassdoor score of 4.5 
• 92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 
• 100% CEO approval 

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: 

• Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe 
• Supporting the UK’s national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next
level weather forecasting 
• Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer 
products, with systems to track unsafe products 
• Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas 
emissions from commercial transport 

Role Summary 
We’re looking for an exceptional Lead PMO to support a government financial transformation programme by establishing and maintaining effective governance across complex 
programmes and portfolios, connecting strategy, planning, financial management, risk, 
dependencies and delivery performance. You’ll provide clear insight and assurance to 
delivery teams, senior stakeholders and leadership, using strong organisational, commercial, communication and influencing skills to bring structure, offer constructive challenge, identify emerging issues and turn complex information into actionable insight while promoting 
transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities: 
• Lead the PMO across complex programmes and portfolios, establishing proportionate governance, controls, processes and reporting. 
• Provide clear portfolio-level insight into progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, 
issues, finances, resources and delivery performance. 
• Develop and maintain integrated plans, roadmaps and schedules aligned with 
programme priorities and wider business objectives. 
• Run effective governance forums and prepare concise dashboards, papers and 
decision materials for senior stakeholders. 
• Manage portfolio risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, actions and decisions, 
ensuring timely escalation and resolution. 
• Provide constructive challenge and assurance to keep delivery aligned with agreed 
scope, timelines, budgets and outcomes. 
• Support financial, resource and capacity planning, including budgeting, forecasting, 
expenditure tracking and prioritisation. 
• Facilitate communication across delivery teams, stakeholders, suppliers and 
leadership, ensuring information supports effective decisions. 
• Mobilise programmes and continuously improve PMO tools, processes and ways of 
working to strengthen transparency, efficiency and delivery confidence. 
• Support commercial governance, procurement, supplier management, stage gates and assurance activities where required. 

Skills and Experience: 
• Extensive experience leading or improving PMO, programme or portfolio functions 
across complex transformation or technology environments, with strong knowledge 
of governance frameworks, assurance, stage gates and delivery methodologies. 
• Proven ability to develop integrated plans, roadmaps, dashboards and management 
information, while managing portfolio-level risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies 
and actions. 
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, providing clear insight, constructive 
challenge and recommendations to support effective decision-making. 
• Strong financial, commercial and resource management skills, including budgeting, 
forecasting, cost tracking, capacity planning, procurement and supplier 
considerations. 
• Excellent analytical, organisational, facilitation and communication skills, with 
experience introducing proportionate PMO tools, processes and ways of working that 
improve transparency and delivery performance. 

Qualifications & Certifications: 
• A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in – Desirable 
• Relevant project, programme or PMO qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or equivalent – Desirable 
• You must be SC clearable. Due to the nature of this position, you must have been resident 
in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. 

Triad’s Commitment to You 
As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: 
• Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. 
• Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. 
Benefits: 
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. 
• Matched pension contributions (5%). 
• Private healthcare with Bupa. 
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. 
• Perkbox membership. 
• Cycle-to-work scheme. 
Our Selection Process 
After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the 
position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: 
• An interview with one of our Senior Project Management and PMO team members, 
including a career review and cultural fit assessment. 
• A second stage interview session with our management team 
We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks 
of the initial conversation. 
Other information 

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben 
Fowler or submit your application now! 
Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably 
qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender 
reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been 
recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role.

We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and 
organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.