Portfolio Management Office Manager

Portfolio
Management Office Manager
London | £xx.xk - £xx.xk per annum (dependent on skills and
qualifications)
Full Time|
Hybrid/Office based – some UK travel
Competitive pension
scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus –
Cycle2work Scheme & more
REQXXXX
We’re at a big turning point at SGN.
The world is changing fast — expectations from customers,
communities, regulators and our stakeholders are rising. Technology is moving
quicker than ever. We need to catch up and then stay ahead if we want to be the
best GDN in the UK. We need to make sure we’re set up for success. We’re
already making great progress with a new CEO and Executive Team, a new COO
function and we’ve just moved from five to nine regions in our Southern
network, creating closer communities for our people. We’ve opened a Business
Services Centre, giving everyone easier access to the services they need,
and we’ve brought in 550 new vans, with hundreds more on the way.
But this is just the beginning. We’re focusing on three
big goals:
Supporting our frontline first
Cutting waste, not corners
Working smarter, together
We’ve already started work on a five-year programme that
will help us achieve our goals, and our journey will continue over the next 3-4
years.
We’re now offering fantastic opportunities
for colleagues to help us on this exciting journey.
The PMO Support Officer plays a key role in enabling
effective portfolio governance, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of RAID and
dependency data, and supporting initiative leads through structured reporting,
onboarding, and best practice administration. This role supports delivery
across a broad portfolio of transformation initiatives.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic PMO manager
lead our Business Project Management Office. This role will be responsible for
establishing, evolving, and governing project and programme management
standards across the operational business transformation porfolio, ensuring the
successful delivery of initiatives aligned with our strategic goals. You will
play a critical role in driving business transformation, improving delivery
capability, and enabling informed decision-making at the executive level.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to
homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays
a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…
Strategic Leadership
Define and drive the PMO vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on programme and portfolio delivery.
Governance
& Standards
Establish and enforce enterprise-wide project management frameworks, methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile), tools, and best practices.
Maintain effective governance structures and reporting to monitor progress, risks, and benefits realization across the portfolio.
Portfolio
Management
Oversee the prioritisation, planning, and execution of business-critical projects and programmes.
Ensure resource allocation, budget adherence, and delivery of key outcomes across the portfolio.
Team
Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of project and programme managers.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
Risk
& Issue Management
Monitor enterprise project risks, issues, and interdependencies, ensuring timely mitigation and escalation as required.
Ensure transparency and traceability in decision-making and change control.
Performance
& Reporting
Deliver high-quality dashboards and executive-level reporting to enable informed decision-making.
Track delivery KPIs and drive initiatives to improve performance, value delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction
What you will need
Proven experience in leading a PMO or programme delivery function in a complex, matrixed organisation.
Strong expertise in project and programme management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, SAFe).
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
Demonstrable experience in portfolio management, risk management, and strategic planning.
Strong analytical mindset with a track record of delivering performance metrics and insights.
Experience with PMO and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
Degree in Business, Management, or a related field; PMP, PgMP, or similar certifications are a plus
Not sure you
meet every requirement?
Research shows some
people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may
hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value
diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If this role interests
you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you.
You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development
toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative
thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people
safe and warm.
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