Job Description
Grade UE07: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum, pro-rata if part time
Corporate Services Group / Strategic Change
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
We are looking for an exceptional PMO Manager to join the Strategic Change Service within the Corporate Services Group.
The Opportunity
Operating in direct support to the Head of the Portfolio, this role provides day to day management of the Portfolio Management Office. Provides oversight and coordination of quality assurance, performance monitoring, reporting, risk, issue and resource management
We are an expert team of professionals advising, coordinating, supporting and co-producing strategic initiatives and improvements in partnership with our colleges and services, and their constituent schools and departments. We are driven by a commitment to deliver positive outcomes that benefit those who work, study and partner with the University.
The role holder will line managed by the Head of Portfolio Management Office and will play a significant part in the delivery of a high quality PMO services to the Strategic Change Service Team and our broader University network of stakeholders who support the delivery of portfolio.
The role holder will line manage a team of PMO colleagues and be required to ensure that service delivery aligns to the Strategic Change Service’s Mission statement and objectives.
You can access information on our current portfolio on our Strategic Initiatives webpage.
We are recruiting for one open-ended role.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £40,497 - £48,149 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Experience of operating within a governance framework and producing executive level reporting
- A proven track record in effective resource planning and management
- Proven experience as a PMO Manager or in a Senior Project Management role
- Strong understanding of Project Management methodologies
- Experience with Project Management software (eg MS Project, JIRA)
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Application Information
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As a valued member of our team you can expect: (Can be tailored)
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is
09 July 2025
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Interviews will be held on
22 and 23 July 2025
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Corporate Services Group aims to support operational delivery of the University's mission, core strategic goals, and the ongoing plans of Colleges, Schools and other Support Groups.
In Support Of The University's Strategy 2030, We Support And Enable The Delivery Of The University's Mission And Strategic Goals, Not The Least Of Which Is Promotion To The Staff And Student Experience. We Liase With Colleges, Schools And Other Professional Services Groups To
- Develop a stimulating physical environment in which our students and staff can flourish, through our Estates, Accommodation and Catering and Events and Sports & Exercise teams;
- Enhancing the University's research and innovation success via the Edinburgh Innovations team:
- Promote responsibility for the wider environment through our Social Responsibility and Sustainability Team:
- Safeguard and service our wide-ranging research and other activities via our Health & Safety team, and our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services Team;
- Oversee and support Risk Management, Business Continuity and Emergency Management across the university;
- Support Data-Driven Innovation initiatives across the University, via the DDI Programme Delivery Office;
- Promote commercial and other endeavours both via our Corporate Development Team, and through our portfolio of Subsidiary Companies, including scholarly publishing (Edinburgh University Press) and High-Performance Computing (UoE HPCx Ltd), venture investment (Old College Capital), and accommodation, catering and events (UoE Accommodation Ltd)
- We value the delivery of efficient, effective professional services in all areas, and strive for the highest standards in professional competence and best practice.
Corporate Services Group (CSG) is led by Vice-Principal Corporate Services, Catherine Martin and comprises the Director's Office, professional services and specialisms within the University, and a number of subsidiary companies.
For further information about the Corporate Services Group please visit the Corporate Services Group website. (opens in new browser tab).
