Full job descriptionPortfolio Reporting & Project Assurance Manager
6 Months - Option to go perm
London - 2 Days Per Week
Outside IR35
£400-450 per day

We are supporting a public sector organisation delivering large-scale sustainability and housing programmes across London and are seeking an experienced Portfolio Reporting & Project Assurance Manager to establish and mature a PMO function within a growing delivery environment.
This is a key role focused on developing governance frameworks, portfolio reporting, project assurance processes and project management standards across a complex portfolio of programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams and technical partners to improve visibility, accountability and decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities*Establish and develop PMO governance, assurance and reporting frameworks.
*Design and implement project and portfolio management standards, processes and controls.
*Develop portfolio-level reporting, dashboards, KPIs and management information for senior leadership.
*Create and maintain governance forums, stage gate processes, RAID management and change control procedures.
*Lead project and programme assurance activities, identifying delivery risks and recommending corrective actions.
*Develop business cases, options appraisals and recommendations to support investment decisions.
*Support the selection, procurement and implementation of project portfolio management tooling.
*Embed a culture of project management best practice across delivery teams.
*Provide portfolio oversight across multiple programmes, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives.
*Work with technical teams to translate business requirements into reporting, governance and delivery improvements.
*Support resource planning, prioritisation and portfolio decision-making activities.