Senior PMO (Project Management Office) Manager

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior PMO Manager to lead and govern complex strategic initiatives across multiple business functions. This role will be responsible for establishing project governance standards, driving portfolio oversight, managing executive reporting, and ensuring successful delivery of transformation programs aligned with Experian's strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong stakeholder management skills, extensive experience managing enterprise-scale programs, and a proven ability to drive execution in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Portfolio & Program Governance

- Lead PMO governance across a portfolio of strategic projects and transformation initiatives.
- Ensure projects are aligned with business objectives, priorities, and budget commitments.
- Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, tools, and reporting frameworks.
- Monitor portfolio performance, identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Drive consistency in project planning, execution, and benefits realization.

Strategic Program Delivery

- Oversee the successful delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs.
- Partner with senior business leaders to define objectives, scope, milestones, and success measures.
- Facilitate decision-making through clear governance forums and executive-level reporting.
- Ensure effective management of project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
- Support change management and organizational readiness activities.

Stakeholder Management

- Build strong relationships with executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor on project delivery, governance, and transformation best practices.
- Prepare and present concise updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Facilitate steering committee meetings and executive reviews.

Financial & Resource Management

- Track program budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
- Monitor financial performance and project benefits realization.
- Ensure project investments deliver measurable business value.
- Support annual planning cycles and portfolio prioritization processes.

Risk & Compliance Management

- Implement robust risk management and issue resolution processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory, and audit requirements.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and decision logs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO function.

Qualifications

Required Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- 8+ years of project, program, or PMO leadership experience.
- Proven experience managing large-scale transformation, technology, or business change initiatives.
- Experience operating in a complex global or multinational organization.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
- Demonstrated experience presenting to senior executives and steering committees.

Preferred Qualifications

- PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or equivalent certification.
- Experience supporting digital transformation, cloud migration, ERP, HR, Finance, or technology programs.
- Experience with project portfolio management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Clarity, Smartsheet, or Planview.
- Knowledge of financial services, data, analytics, software, or technology sectors.

Additional Information

You will get:

- Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
- Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
- Social benefit package including food vouchers, health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, and many other benefits!
- Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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