Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

LGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is an international life sciences company serving government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) oversees multiple research funding programmes on behalf of government departments and national health organisations to improve NHS patient care and outcomes.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is a large, multi faceted and nationally distributed organisation funded through the Department of Health and Social Care. NIHR represents the most integrated clinical research system in the world, driving research from bench to bedside to benefit patients and the economy.

LGC Group is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for our Evergreen Transition Programme. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to deliver strategic impact, mentor PMO staff and engage directly with executive stakeholders within a complex, multi workstream programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the PMO, delivering robust programme management capabilities
• Develop and maintain the integrated programme plan, coordinating workstreams and ensuring alignment with milestones, dependencies and deliverables
• Lead risk, issue and dependency management processes, maintaining high quality RAID logs to support timely decision making 
• Oversee financial tracking, ensuring accuracy in budgets, cost models, forecasts and reporting
• Manage the Change Control process, capturing, evaluating and approving programme changes
• Ensure document management complies with GMG standards, including security and regulatory requirements
• Produce management reports, governance papers and board updates for the Head of Transition
• Lead and mentor up to two PMO support analysts, developing skills and embedding PMO best practices
• Collaborate with other PMO roles to ensure cohesive delivery across the wider programme

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in PMO set up and management 
• Expertise in project management controls, including planning, risk, issue, RAID and change management
• Experience managing and developing PMO support staff
• Track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream programmes, ideally transitions (e.g., outsource/re-tender projects)
• Experience supporting governance forums and reporting to senior leadership
• Strong document management skills, ensuring compliance and security standards are maintained
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Desired & Core Competencies

• Programme Planning & Control - develop and maintain integrated programme plans across multiple workstreams
• Risk & Issue Management - Identify, log and mitigate risks and issues with robust governance
• Financial Analysis & Reporting - Oversee budgets, cost models and management reporting
• Change Control & Governance - Manage programme changes and ensure compliance with standards
• Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate effectively with senior executives and cross functional teams 
• Analytical Problem Solving & Attention to Detail - Apply a structured approach to complex challenges and programme delivery 
• Reporting & Documentation - Produce high quality management reports, board papers and compliance documentation

Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:

Salary: Commensurate with experience  

Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model

Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract, 1.0 FTE

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:

Annual, discretionary bonus 

Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance Cover

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Training and Development Opportunities 

Season Ticket Loan

Hybrid Work Note: This is an office based hybrid role. Employees are expected to attend the office at least one day per week. Hybrid working arrangements are agreed locally with your line manager and may be subject to change based on service delivery and team requirements.

Application

If you are excited about joining our team and meet the criteria, please submit your CV along with a Statement of Suitability, demonstrating your skills and experience against the essential and desirable criteria. Include your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group. 

NB: Closing date for applications is 9am on the 30th March 2026

Inclusion and Diversity

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.