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Job Description

Senior Project Management Office (PMO) Manager We may be part of a large banking Group, but we’re a small, tight-knit bank with a focused business model and a young team. For our Transformation Team, we are looking for a Senior PMO Manager with proven experience in delivering change. You’ll play a key role in ensuring change is delivered safely and in line with regulatory requirements, alongside providing governance, planning and portfolio oversight. You’ll develop and implement PMO methodologies, tools and processes, and act as a key liaison with Lab Leads, Project Managers and Product Owners. You’ll build strong relationships across Lloyds Bank GmbH, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment. If you’re excited about PMO management and want to make a difference, apply now! A day in the life of a Senior PMO Manager No two days are the same. After your morning coffee or tea, you meet with the PMO team to review priorities, progress and blockers across the Change Delivery Framework (CDF). Next, you prepare a Lab Performance meeting by checking delivery against Initiatives, together with critical risks, dependencies and actions. You work with Lab Leads, Product Owners and Project Managers to gather inputs and escalate issues where needed. Over lunch with PMO colleagues, you exchange updates on upcoming changes, processes and wider developments. During the day, you support colleagues with CDF requirements and confirm that key governance assessments, controls and evidence are completed at the right stage. After an afternoon coffee, you align with the Business Agility Manager on preparations for the upcoming Roadmap day and you turn feedback into practical improvements to CDF guidance, tools and ways of working—helping teams deliver change safely, efficiently and in line with strategy. The team You will be part of the Transformation PMO team, consisting of six PMOs and a PMO Lead. Together, the team supports the effective delivery and continuous improvement of the Change Delivery Framework (CDF). We provide governance, reporting, planning and delivery support, alongside standards, guidance, training, tools and best practices. The team facilitates the quarterly planning cycle, supports new change requests and helps teams demonstrate safe and timely delivery through the required CDF checkpoints and controls. We also support portfolio and investment management by coordinating investment submissions, monitoring approved funding and providing oversight of investment decisions, commitments and benefits. In doing so, we collaborate with colleagues across Lloyds Bank GmbH and Lloyds Banking Group in the UK on portfolio alignment, framework compliance and continuous improvement. You recognize yourself in this profile Qualifications Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Project Management or related field Capabilities Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complexity and deliver to tight deadlines. Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for colleagues and senior stakeholders. A proactive improvement mindset, with the curiosity and judgement to identify better ways of working. Eagerness to be part of a team that drives innovation in the financial services industry Strong influencing, negotiation and constructive challenge skills, with the confidence to manage senior stakeholder expectations. Experience & Knowledge At least 7 years’ relevant experience in senior PMO, portfolio, programme or transformation roles, preferably within banking or another highly regulated industry. Demonstrable experience establishing, leading and continuously improving PMO governance, portfolio oversight and executive reporting across complex, cross-functional change environments. Strong knowledge of recognised project, programme and portfolio management standards and practices, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK, IPMA or equivalent; relevant professional certification is preferred. In-depth knowledge of change execution risk management and controls within financial services, including regulatory change, control frameworks, audit readiness and evidence requirements. Proven ability to translate regulatory, risk and policy requirements into practical delivery standards and governance checkpoints, and to challenge, escalate and support the remediation of control gaps. Preferably strong data literacy and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel/ Power BI, with the ability to define reporting requirements, oversee reliable dashboards and use portfolio insights to challenge delivery performance and support senior decision-making. Strong working knowledge of Jira and Confluence, with experience integrating delivery, governance and reporting information across toolsets. Some highlights of our benefits for you! 13th month salary, either paid monthly or once a year in December 30 days PTO (or 240 hours) per year (based on fulltime employment) Non-contributory pension scheme Flexible working; you can schedule your work hours to meet your personal needs Have we made you curious, and are you ready to join the team? Please introduce yourself to us in the best way possible and send this to: [email protected] A screening is part of the process. We hope to meet you soon! Acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated!

Core Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve PMO governance, planning, reporting, and portfolio oversight, ensuring change is delivered safely and in line with regulatory requirements. Coordinate stakeholders and investment processes, monitor delivery risks and controls, and improve the Change Delivery Framework, tools, and ways of working.

Requirements

A degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is requested, along with at least seven years of relevant senior PMO, portfolio, programme, or transformation experience. Candidates should have strong governance and regulatory risk expertise, stakeholder and communication skills, knowledge of project management methods, and preferably advanced Excel or Power BI skills and Jira and Confluence experience.

Benefits

• 13th Month Salary
• 30 Days Paid Time Off
• Non-Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours