SC Cleared PMO Lead (Waterfall, SAFE, UK defence)

We have partnered with a rapidly growing SME delivering cutting-edge solutions into Defence Digital's Private Cloud Delivery Programme. As the programme enters a critical build phase, we're seeking a seasoned to establish the PMO from the ground up and build a hybrid governance framework to support successful delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape governance, processes, and structure for a high-priority programme within one of the most secure and strategically important environments in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• PMO Setup: Define and implement PMO structure, tools, and processes tailored to complex, high-security delivery.

• Governance Framework: Create a blended governance approach using both Waterfall and SAFe methodologies.

• Stakeholder Management: Engage key stakeholders across Defence Digital, ensuring alignment with objectives and operational readiness.

• Reporting & Metrics: Develop comprehensive programme reporting, risk tracking, and performance indicators.

• Resource Planning: Manage team resourcing, allocation, and capacity planning across a multi-vendor delivery environment.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks across workstreams, ensuring proactive issue resolution.

• Continuous Improvement: Champion process improvement and agile maturity across the delivery landscape.

• Team Leadership: Build and manage a small but high-performing PMO function supporting a complex digital programme.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated success in establishing and leading PMO functions, preferably within MOD/Defence Digital programmes.

• Deep understanding of MOD governance structures, including:

  • PCR/SPR funding processes

  • HMT Green Book business case approvals

  • Defence Digital's Service Executive Model and enabling functions.

• Strong experience delivering in both Waterfall and SAFe Agile environments.

• Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional team management skills.

• Skilled in building dashboards, managing RAID logs, and providing MI to programme leadership.

Desirable Qualifications:

• APM PMQ, MSP, PP&C, or SAFe Agilist certifications.

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will have a valid UK SC Clearance prior to a start.