DV-Cleared PMO Manager (Risk & Issues Focus)
Location: Basingstoke, UK – Onsite (Mon–Fri)
Contract: 6–12 months (Inside?IR35)
Rate: £550–650?per day (market rate range for DV-cleared PMO/PM roles in Basingstoke)
Eligibility: Must be a sole British national with active Developed Vetting (DV)
About Us
We’re a leading technology consultancy delivering high-impact solutions to government and defence clients. We’re seeking an experienced PMO Manager with DV clearance to join a large-scale, fast-paced programme based in Basingstoke, focusing on risk & issue management to ensure mission-critical project success.
What You’ll Be Doing
As PMO Manager, you’ll steer the PMO function end-to-end, with a strong emphasis on risk & issues control:
* Risk & Issue Management
*Establish and maintain the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) framework
*Lead risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning and monitoring
*Chair regular risk and issue boards, escalate significant items to senior stakeholders

* Governance & Reporting
*Develop and deliver weekly/monthly PMO dashboards and highlight reports
*Ensure project complies with governance processes (stage gates, health checks)
*Provide clear senior-level summaries and steerage

* Change, Finance & Procurement Management
*Manage change control: scope, impact, cost, and schedule
*Work with finance to track budgets and forecasts
*Oversee procurement: liaise with SMEs, validate quotes, get ATP and issue POs

* Planning & Scheduling
*Maintain integrated project plans, highlight slippage and risk
*Coordinate across multiple workstreams to align timelines

* Document & Knowledge Management
*Ensure version-controlled PMO documentation
*Support lessons-learned exercises and archival of deliverables

* Stakeholder Engagement
*Build strong relationships across delivery teams, technical experts, suppliers
*Facilitate key governance meetings, ensure timely follow-up

* Team Leadership & Co-ordination
*Mentor junior PMO analysts, delegate responsibilities
*Define roles and responsibilities in the PMO Charter

Must-have Experience
*Active DV Clearance, must be a sole British national
*Proven experience as PMO or Programme Manager in large-scale, complex tech programmes
*Strong expertise in risk & issue management
*Solid grasp of PMO processes: governance, RAID, financials, change, scheduling
*Advanced user of MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
*Experience with procurement and contract processes
*Prince2 or P3O accreditation preferred
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
*Strong attention to detail, organisational discipline, and collaborative mindset
What We Offer
*Competitive inside-IR35 daily rate of £550–650/day, reflecting DV-cleared PMO market
*Opportunity to operate within a leading-edge tech consultancy on nationally critical programmes
*Structured career progression, with ongoing access to training and development
*Supportive, collaborative working environment
Join Us
If you’re a seasoned PMO professional, with DV clearance and strong capabilities in risk & issue management, this is the perfect opportunity. Only British nationals with active DV need apply.