PMO Lead

Cedar are recruiting a Value Management Office leader for a growing financial services business based in Central London. This is a permanent position reporting into the Transformation Director. The role is predominantly remote working position and office presence confirmed in advance.

This role will lead the transition from a traditional project management approach to a value-focused model that prioritises outcomes, transparency, and effective decision-making. The successful candidate will operate in a dynamic environment, enabling the flow of value across change initiatives while supporting strategic alignment and organisational agility. Key Responsibilities Build and lead a VMO capability, including a scalable service model across the organisation Develop and maintain portfolio plans, delivery roadmaps, and planning cadence Align change initiatives to strategic priorities using appropriate frameworks and governance Lead demand management, including prioritisation and resource planning Support capacity and capability planning to optimise delivery outcomes Use data and insights to inform performance, risks, and decision-making Drive risk and assurance practices to improve delivery quality Establish and embed value-based metrics, reporting, and performance tracking Design and implement reporting tools, dashboards, and templates Foster collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement across teams Contribute to the development of the organisation’s change operating model Skills & Experience Experience building and leading PMO or VMO functions Strong understanding of agile and/or lean portfolio management approaches Experience working with senior stakeholders and facilitating decision-making Excellent communication and influencing skills Proven leadership capability, including team development and coaching Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with governance, risk, and assurance practices Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments Experience working across both technical and business teams Working Environment This role operates within a collaborative and evolving environment that values adaptability, continuous learning, and inclusive ways of working.

Leaders are expected to support team development, encourage innovation, and contribute to a positive and high-performing culture. Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead a key organisational capability, influencing how change is delivered and how value is realised at an enterprise level. We will also a #J-18808-Ljbffr