PMO / Portfolio Manager – Data & AI Governance

About the role

We are seeking an experienced PMO / Portfolio Manager to lead governance, reporting, and strategic planning for a global Data & Advanced Analytics organisation. You will work closely with senior leadership, portfolio owners, and programme teams to provide the visibility and insight required for critical investment and delivery decisions across a diverse portfolio of data, digital and AI initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Define, implement and evolve PMO processes, governance frameworks and portfolio management standards.
• Produce executive‑level reports on portfolio health, KPIs, financial performance, resource utilisation, delivery status and strategic progress.
• Support governance boards, leadership teams and business stakeholders with insightful decision‑support reporting.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks and variances, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Track milestones, deliverables, dependencies and strategic objectives across a broad set of initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with business, technology, data and vendor stakeholders.
• Drive consistency in governance, delivery practices and reporting across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, organisational effectiveness and portfolio maturity.
• Assist portfolio managers and programme leaders in delivering successful outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership on portfolio governance and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in PMO or portfolio management within large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

• None specified