Full job descriptionThe PMO Lead will be responsible for setting up and running the PMO for a large, enterprise-wide transformation programme enabled by SAP S/4HANA, with wider digital and AI elements. The role is focused on SAP delivery, governance, planning, reporting, risk management and assurance.
Client Details
My client is a major global consumer health organization with a strong portfolio of trusted household brands. They operate at significant international scale and are currently entering a major new phase of enterprise-wide transformation
Description
Key Responsibilities
*Set up and manage the programme PMO, including governance, reporting, planning, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control.
*Own and maintain the integrated programme plan across different workstreams, teams, markets, and delivery phases.
*Make sure the programme plan reflects the key stages of SAP S/4HANA delivery, including design, build, testing, mock conversions, deployment waves, and cutover planning.
*Track programme progress, risks, issues, actions, dependencies, and key decisions.
*Provide clear reporting to senior leaders on programme health, delivery confidence, readiness, and areas needing attention.
*Coordinate readiness checkpoints across business, technology, data, controls, security, and deployment teams.
Required Experience
*Strong experience leading a PMO on large transformation programmes.
*Significant experience in FMCG or consumer goods.
*Direct experience with SAP S/4HANA-enabled transformation programmes.
*Good understanding of SAP delivery methodology and key programme stages.
*Experience managing integrated plans, RAID logs, governance forums, reporting, assurance, and change control.
*Experience working in matrixed environments with multiple teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
*Strong delivery background
Profile
A successful PMO Lead should have:
*Strong PMO leadership skills.
*Excellent planning and dependency management.
*Strong understanding of programme governance, risks, issues, readiness, testing, deployment, and cutover.
*Ability to provide clear, honest, and practical updates to senior leaders.
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Ability to challenge constructively and influence without direct authority.
*Comfortable working across business, technology, data, controls, deployment, and partner teams.
*Structured, pragmatic, delivery-focused, and able to balance governance with pace.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary up to £140,000 per annum.
*18% target bonus for high performance.
*Generous car allowance of £6,420 per year.
*Additional London travel allowance of £2,200 annually.