Head of Enterprise PMO (Education)

TL;DR

Head of Enterprise PMO (Education): Leading and evolving the enterprise-wide PMO function to enable strategic decision-making and strengthen portfolio value with an accent on portfolio governance and investment frameworks. Focus on refining business planning processes, driving automation, and providing executive-level portfolio insight.

Location: Hybrid: Minimum two days in the office each week in Manchester, UK

Salary: £69,000 – £78,500

Company

hirify.global is the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, operating as an independent education charity dedicated to advancing education.

What you will do

• Embed and evolve an Enterprise PMO capability to provide portfolio insight and strategy reporting.
• Establish portfolio frameworks enabling clear prioritization, investment decisions, and benefits realization.
• Refine and automate business planning and business case processes to enhance strategic alignment.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing objective insight on portfolio health and strategic trade-offs.
• Provide leadership oversight and direction to the Delivery PMO to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading an Enterprise PMO or equivalent strategic portfolio function.
• Track record of designing and embedding portfolio governance, prioritization, and investment frameworks.
• Experience leading business planning and business case processes.
• Experience operating at the executive level, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Must be based in or able to work hybridly from Manchester, UK (minimum 2 days/week in office).

Nice to have

• P3O accreditation or a similar relevant qualification.
• Broad understanding of the UK education system and hirify.global's activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical insurance and a generous pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions).
• 35-hour working week with 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, and office closures in December.
• Access to an extensive online learning platform and dedicated days for volunteering.
• Inclusive workplace with various support network groups (LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, disability, etc.).

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and a short cover letter.
• Completion of a short application questionnaire.
• Two-stage interview process consisting of a Teams call followed by a face-to-face meeting.