European PMO Manager

• Developing and maintaining portfolio dashboards and executive reporting to support strategic decision-making.

• Working closely with the Global PMO Lead to continuously enhance the Change function by introducing best practices, governance frameworks and capability-building initiatives.

• Owning, administering and continuously improving the organisation's Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.

• Collaborating with the Delivery Assurance Lead to maintain high standards of project and programme delivery.

• Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for PMO, portfolio management and governance-related matters.

• Driving continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, tools and service offerings.

• Supporting European Change Risk Management by providing insight and reporting against key risk indicators.

• Leading portfolio governance forums involving senior stakeholders from multiple European markets.

• Coordinating a complex portfolio of strategic change initiatives with significant business impact, risk and organisational complexity.

• Leading, developing and managing team members located across different countries and markets.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for a strategic and influential leader who can bring structure, clarity and direction within a complex and evolving change environment.

You will bring:

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and align priorities across diverse local and Group-level stakeholders.

• The ability to create clarity and drive progress in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly when managing complex issues and competing priorities.

• A collaborative and facilitative approach to portfolio management within matrix organisations.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in an international business environment.

• Expertise in portfolio management methodologies, governance frameworks and PMO best practices.

• Experience working across multiple countries and culturally diverse teams.

• Proven experience leading and developing a PMO function.

• Experience managing project portfolios within Change and/or IT environments.

• Hands-on experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools.

• Good understanding of both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

• A university degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in IT, Finance or a related discipline (preferred).