The PMO Manager will lead the programme management office for a complex operational relocation, combining structured delivery discipline with strong analytical capability, change management oversight, and communications leadership.
This is a hands-on delivery role responsible for both building the programme plan and executing it in real time across multiple workstreams.
Strong PMO / Programme Management background in complex operational or transformation environments Experience delivering operations relocations, site transitions, manufacturing moves, or large-scale business change programmes Advanced Excel and analytical capability; able to build decision-support models and programme insights Strong stakeholder management across operations, supply chain, and executive leadership Proven organisational change and communications experience in operational settings Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure delivery environments Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial operations highly desirable
Ideal Profile
PMO Manager / Senior Programme Manager / Engagement Manager (consulting or industry) Highly analytical with strong execution discipline Comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed delivery levels Pragmatic, organised, and proactive problem-solver Strong communicator able to bring clarity and momentum across diverse stakeholders
Strong PMO / Programme Management background in complex operational or transformation environments Experience delivering operations relocations, site transitions, manufacturing moves, or large-scale business change programmes Advanced Excel and analytical capability; able to build decision-support models and programme insights Strong stakeholder management across operations, supply chain, and executive leadership Proven organisational change and communications experience in operational settings Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure delivery environments Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial operations highly desirable
Ideal Profile
PMO Manager / Senior Programme Manager / Engagement Manager (consulting or industry) Highly analytical with strong execution discipline Comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed delivery levels Pragmatic, organised, and proactive problem-solver Strong communicator able to bring clarity and momentum across diverse stakeholders
Deliver a seamless operations relocation with minimal disruption to production, service levels, and customer commitments Build and manage the integrated programme plan across operations, supply chain, logistics, facilities, IT, people, and external partners Provide data-driven tracking, forecasting, and decision support to programme leadership Drive organisational change readiness and communications across impacted teams Ensure risks, dependencies, and issues are proactively identified, managed, and resolved Scope of Work 1. Programme Planning & Governance
Develop and manage the integrated master plan for the end-to-end operations relocation Define governance structure, programme cadence, RAID management, and reporting framework Coordinate cross-functional workstreams including Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, HR, Finance, and external vendors Establish key milestones, readiness gates, and relocation success criteria
Run weekly programme reporting, dashboards, and executive steering updates Track milestones, critical path, dependencies, and overall relocation readiness Drive accountability across internal teams and third-party partners Support detailed transition and cutover planning to ensure operational continuity
Build scenario models to assess relocation sequencing, operational risks, and business impact Monitor key KPIs including production continuity, service levels, inventory integrity, and transition performance Provide structured analysis and recommendations to support programme decisions and trade-offs
Develop and execute the change management plan for impacted teams and stakeholders Design and manage communications strategy across operational teams, leadership, suppliers, and relevant external partners Support workforce transition planning, training, and business readiness activities Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the programme lifecycle
Maintain programme RAID log and mitigation actions Identify operational risks including business disruption, supply chain impacts, workforce readiness, and systems dependencies Escalate critical issues with clear recommendations and resolution pathways Key Deliverables
Integrated programme plan (baseline and rolling updates) Weekly executive dashboard and programme status reporting Transition and cutover readiness plan Change impact assessment and communications plan RAID register and mitigation tracking Post-relocation stabilisation and handover plan
Our client is a well-established organisation.