PMO Lead

The PMO Lead will be responsible for setting up and running the PMO for a large, enterprise-wide transformation programme enabled by SAP S/4HANA, with wider digital and AI elements. The role is focused on SAP delivery, governance, planning, reporting, risk management and assurance. Client Details My client is a major global consumer health organization with a strong portfolio of trusted household brands. They operate at significant international scale and are currently entering a major new phase of enterprise-wide transformation Description Key Responsibilities • Set up and manage the programme PMO, including governance, reporting, planning, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control. • Own and maintain the integrated programme plan across different workstreams, teams, markets, and delivery phases. • Make sure the programme plan reflects the key stages of SAP S/4HANA delivery, including design, build, testing, mock conversions, deployment waves, and cutover planning. • Track programme progress, risks, issues, actions, dependencies, and key decisions. • Provide clear reporting to senior leaders on programme health, delivery confidence, readiness, and areas needing attention. • Coordinate readiness checkpoints across business, technology, data, controls, security, and deployment teams. Required Experience • Strong experience leading a PMO on large transformation programmes. • Significant experience in FMCG or consumer goods. • Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA-enabled transformation programmes. • Good understanding of SAP delivery methodology and key programme stages. • Experience managing integrated plans, RAID logs, governance forums, reporting, assurance, and change control. • Experience working in matrixed environments with multiple teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders. • Strong delivery background Profile A successful PMO Lead should have: • Strong PMO leadership skills. • Excellent planning and dependency management. • Strong understanding of programme governance, risks, issues, readiness, testing, deployment, and cutover. • Ability to provide clear, honest, and practical updates to senior leaders. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to challenge constructively and influence without direct authority. • Comfortable working across business, technology, data, controls, deployment, and partner teams. • Structured, pragmatic, delivery-focused, and able to balance governance with pace. Job Offer • Competitive salary up to £140,000 per annum. • 18% target bonus for high performance. • Generous car allowance of £6,420 per year. • Additional London travel allowance of £2,200 annually.