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PMO Lead – Enterprise Transformation | Leading Reinsurance Client Location: [UK / Remote / Hybrid – specify if needed] Type: Permanent - Paying up to £95,000 DOE We are representing a leading global reinsurance organisation embarking on a major enterprise transformation. As part of this journey, they are seeking a highly strategic and experienced PMO Lead to take ownership of programme-level governance, reporting, and delivery assurance across several high-profile initiatives. This is a pivotal role within a complex, fast-moving programme. You will work closely with senior leadership, third-party system integrators, and delivery teams to ensure seamless coordination, governance, and reporting throughout the transformation lifecycle. Important: Candidates must have prior experience in the Reinsurance or London Market Insurance sectors and demonstrable experience. These are essential requirements. Key Responsibilities Programme Management * Serve as the central coordination point, reporting directly to the Programme Sponsor. * Lead programme-level reporting across stakeholders, including internal PMO, third parties, and SIs. * Oversee third-party vendor relationships, including contract and SOW governance. * Define and enforce robust programme governance and assurance frameworks. * Ensure appropriate resource allocation to meet delivery milestones. * Prioritise projects in alignment with the strategic transformation roadmap. PMO Operations * Maintain all programme documentation on SharePoint (including access for external partners), ensuring accuracy and availability. * Manage SharePoint access and permissions to maintain secure collaboration. * Drive risk and issue management processes, ensuring timely escalation and resolution. * Maintain programme data integrity in reporting tools (e.g., Mondaycom). * Conduct quality assurance across project and programme reports to ensure alignment and consistency. * Deliver centralised reporting services tailored to executives, delivery teams, and stakeholders. * Manage scheduling and coordination of key governance meetings and forums. About You Essential * 7+ years’ experience in programme/project management, with at least 3 years in a PMO or programme leadership role. * Experience overseeing complex transformation programmes involving multiple vendors and integrators. * Background in Reinsurance or the London Market insurance sector – this is mandatory. * Hands-on experience working with Workday in a programme or project delivery context. * Strong understanding of programme governance, delivery assurance, and reporting frameworks. * Proficiency in SharePoint, Mondaycom, and Microsoft Office tools. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills. Desirable * PMP, PgMP, or PMO-CP certification. * Experience with enterprise integration or post-merger transformation initiatives. * Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. If you like the sound of the role, please apply or email me directly