PMO Lead

Location: Stevenage, United Kingdom, with some hybrid working available subject to the Hybrid Working Policy

Company

hirify.global Defence and Space develops aerospace and space solutions, including telecom programmes and zero-carbon flight initiatives.

What you will do

• Implement hirify.global project management standards and maintain the Project Management Plan across contractual, financial, and technical requirements.
• Maintain integrated programme schedules using standard tools such as Unified Planning, MS Project, or Primavera; identify critical paths and optimise delivery.
• Track programme progress through visualisations, trends, and early warnings to support data-driven decisions.
• Manage the Risk and Opportunity Management Plan and coordinate resource demands across functions.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and quantitative and qualitative data for customer and stakeholder discussions.
• Manage PMO resources, including subcontractors and purchase order preparation, and support Mechanical Platform bids.

Requirements

• Experience leading a Project Management Office or managing complex projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field.
• Experience with project scheduling and standard scheduling tools such as Unified Planning, MS Project, or Primavera.
• Experience managing project risks and opportunities, ideally using tools such as ARM.
• Strong leadership skills and a delivery-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work across diverse functions and influence and persuade stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
• Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• PMI certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time permanent employment with a 37-hour working week and flexible working around core hours.
• Hybrid working, up to two additional days per month as time off in lieu, and the option to buy or sell holiday.
• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, and other financial benefits.
• Personalised development plans, hirify.global Leadership University, access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Health, wellbeing, family, caregiving, inclusion, and employee assistance benefits.
• Flexible arrangements, including possible part-time work, may be discussed during the interview.

Hiring process

• Applicants may request adjustments for the selection process through the Talent Acquisition Partner if invited to interview.
• Applicants who meet the minimum criteria and identify as having a disability or long-term condition may opt in to hirify.global's Disability Confident interview offer during application submission.