PMO Specialist

Southampton - 12-Month FTC - Hybrid

Competitive salary

VIQU has partnered with a leading financial services organisation to find a motivated PMO Specialist to support their busy Change function. This 12-month opportunity involves driving project governance, ensuring adherence to change management standards, and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a confident team player with financial services experience who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities of the PMO Specialist:

• Contribute to and maintain Change Management governance, processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Assist Project Managers in following frameworks and best practices, escalating issues as required.
• Support deployment of the Change Management Framework and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Monitor programme and project progress, budgets, risks, and compliance.
• Track and report on governance, financial trends, and post-project review actions.
• Administer project management tools, ensuring accuracy, optimising functionality, and promoting best practice.
• Foster a culture of progress and adaptability across the Change community.
• Build strong relationships with project teams and senior stakeholders, maintaining positivity under pressure.

Key Requirements of the PMO Specialist:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Project Management Office or as a project professional within Financial Services, Wealth, or Asset Management.
• Strong experience supporting Change Management or PMO functions.
• Confident working independently in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills required; Power BI skills preferred.
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools where appropriate.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented approach.

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty at . Know someone exceptional for this PMO Specialist position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.