Head of PMO

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Dublin or Belfast

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

At SSE, the Group Transformation Office is dedicated to shaping our organisation for future success. We focus on nurturing delivery excellence, encouraging cost discipline, cultivating continuous improvement, and realising value—all while fostering operational efficiency and effectiveness. To help us achieve this vision, we are seeking a senior leader who will champion the Group Transformation Office PMO team, working closely with our Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). In this pivotal role, you will guide the design, execution, and governance of transformation programmes and provide thoughtful oversight for major projects.

As Head of PMO, you will support and develop a diverse team of PMO Analysts, lead strategic projects, and ensure every initiative is underpinned by clear and measurable business cases that align with our wider strategic objectives. Your role is central to creating an inclusive, collaborative environment where people flourish and ideas thrive.

You Will

• Champion the development of a best-in-class PMO, ensuring accurate reporting and integrated portfolio management, whilst driving the ongoing refinement and improvement of the function.
• Oversee governance, resource management, and risk mitigation, fostering open dialogue and shared responsibility throughout the organisation.
• Conduct predictive trend analysis, harnessing diverse insights to identify patterns and recommend actions that support project success and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Engage stakeholders with empathy, nurturing relationships and promoting best practices in Programme and Project Management standards.
• Build internal capability by mentoring colleagues, advancing transformation maturity, and delivering executive-level communications that inspire and inform.

You Have

• Experience in Project, Programme, or Portfolio Office roles, including nurturing and empowering PMO Analysts.
• A proven ability to establish and maintain project and programme governance frameworks and standards, embracing collaboration and mutual support.
• Demonstrated experience in team development and performance management, including setting and monitoring objectives with compassion and encouragement.
• Practitioner-level qualifications in recognised project management methodologies (such as Agile, Prince II, APM, PMP), paired with practical knowledge of the full project delivery lifecycle.
• Expertise in portfolio office development, project processes (status reporting, budgeting, planning, risk management, etc.), with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. 

Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kimberlee.anderson@sse.com / 01738 341523 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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