Transformation Portfolio Lead (PMO)
London - Hybrid working | Initial 2 Year FTC (Multi-Year Transformation Programme) | Start ASAP
We’re partnering with a major UK utilities organisation undergoing a large-scale enterprise transformation programme to appoint a Transformation Portfolio Lead. This is a high profile, business-critical PMO leadership role, sitting at the centre of the transformation agenda and acting as the go-to portfolio authority across multiple complex workstreams. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring end-to-end portfolio governance, financial oversight and executive alignment, working directly with C-suite stakeholders (CFO, CTO and senior leadership team) and leading engagement with top-tier consultancy partners.
This is a strategic portfolio leadership position where success is defined by clarity, control and measurable business outcomes across the transformation landscape.
What You’ll Be Doing:
*Lead end-to-end PMO oversight across a complex, multi-stream transformation portfolio (£500M+)
*Design and facilitate high-impact executive governance forums, ensuring C-suite time is focused, structured, and value-driven
*Drive benefits realisation, financial tracking and ROI measurement across all transformation initiatives
*Produce clear, high-quality insights and reporting to support executive decision-making
*Partner closely with CFO, CTO and senior stakeholders to shape strategic direction and prioritisation
*Manage and coordinate Big 4/Tier 1 consultancy partners, ensuring alignment and delivery quality
*Establish and continuously evolve portfolio governance frameworks, controls and PMO standards
*Enable alignment across multiple interdependent transformation initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
*Proven experience leading PMO or transformation portfolio functions at enterprise scale (£500M+)
*Strong background in complex transformation environments (not purely project delivery)
*Experience working with or alongside Big 4/Tier 1 consultancies
*Demonstrable credibility operating at C-suite/Executive level, with strong gravitas and communication impact
*Strong financial and benefits-led mindset, with experience in ROI tracking and value realisation
*Deep experience in portfolio governance, executive reporting and stakeholder management
*Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a highly complex environment
*Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to deliver clear, structured, decision-ready outputs
Desirable Experience:
*Exposure to or implementation of PMO tooling and reporting solutions (Power BI highly desirable)
*Background in consulting or consultancy-led transformation environments
*Experience building or scaling portfolio governance frameworks from the ground up
Why This Role:
*Opportunity to work on a major enterprise transformation programme of significant national scale
*Highly visible role with direct exposure to C-suite decision-making
*Backed by strong senior leadership sponsorship and investment commitment