Job Description
The Role
We are seeking an experienced PMO Team Lead to lead a team of Project and Programme Managers while driving the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across our On Premise business.
This role combines people leadership, portfolio management, and hands-on programme delivery. As PMO Team Lead, you will oversee a portfolio of projects and programmes, manage demand and resource allocation, ensure governance standards are met, and drive successful execution across multiple stakeholders, functions, technologies, and geographies.
You will play a key role in the organisation's transformation agenda, partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes while developing and mentoring a high-performing PMO team.
Salary - £49,500 - £56,100 GBP gross per year. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5-6 Project and Programme Managers.
- Manage project demand, prioritisation, and resource allocation in line with business strategy and organizational objectives and oversee project portfolio performance, ensuring effective governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Support career development, performance management, and capability building across the PMO team and develop and maintain onboarding and training programmes for Project and Programme Managers.
- Drive proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests and facilitate cross-functional planning and stakeholder discussions to ensure key dependencies are identified and effectively managed.
- Lead 1-2 strategic projects or programmes alongside people management responsibilities.
- Ensure production readiness activities, sign-offs, governance requirements, and project documentation standards are completed.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and drive alignment across teams and functions and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on delivery excellence and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Programme Management, Project Management, PMO leadership, or a related discipline.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale business, technology, operations, or transformation programmes.
- Experience leading and developing project and programme management teams and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with senior executives, including C-suite stakeholders and strong background in leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed, and virtual teams.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to gain buy-in and drive alignment across multiple functions, levels, and cultures.
- Strong portfolio, programme, and project governance expertise and excellent risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience with project and portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet, Monday.com, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Highly organised, adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, MSP, or equivalent Project Management certification is preferred.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working Pattern
- Flexible working hours may be required to support collaboration across multiple regions and time zones.
What We Offer
- Annual bonus opportunity, subject to company and individual performance
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting healthcare, retirement planning, wellbeing, work-life balance, and family-friendly policies based on local eligibility rules.
- Opportunities for career growth and development within a global organization
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to lead high-visibility programmes, manage a talented team of project professionals, and partner with senior leaders to drive meaningful business transformation. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy delivering impactful change at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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At NielsenIQ, we are transforming the way businesses leverage data and insights to drive growth. We empower our leaders to deliver meaningful change, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of our business through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.