About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior PMO Consultant to support a large‑scale technology and transformation programme within the insurance sector. This is an initial 6‑month contract, with strong potential to extend, based in London (hybrid working).

This role will act as a Senior PMO / Deputy Portfolio Lead, partnering closely with senior technology and transformation leaders to provide strategic oversight of portfolio delivery, strengthen governance, and embed disciplined, insight‑led portfolio management practices across multiple initiatives.

The role is highly visible and influential, requiring strong leadership presence, confidence working with senior stakeholders, and the ability to challenge constructively while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Act as a senior advisor to the Portfolio Lead, providing independent insight on delivery confidence, risks, dependencies, and areas requiring intervention
Lead pillar‑level and cross‑initiative portfolio reviews (e.g. governance, data quality, reporting, dependency management)
Deputise for the Portfolio Lead in governance forums and leadership meetings where required
Own and continuously improve portfolio governance frameworks, standards, and reporting quality
Provide coaching, direction, and oversight to PMO analysts to uplift capability and consistency across the portfolio
Lead portfolio‑wide reporting cycles, producing insight‑driven dashboards, health views, and executive reporting
Build strong relationships with Technology Leaders, Delivery Leads, and Business Owners to enable effective decision‑making and accountability

About You

Strong experience in senior PMO, programme office, or portfolio office roles, ideally within insurance or financial services
Proven experience owning or leading portfolio governance frameworks, reporting standards, and delivery assurance
Demonstrated ability to advise, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
Highly analytical, with the ability to turn complex delivery data into clear strategic insight
Experience coaching or leading PMO analysts and driving improvements in ways of working
Confident working across multiple initiatives with competing priorities
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast‑paced transformation environments
Experience with portfolio tooling and reporting platforms (e.g. Clarity, Wave, or similar PPM tools) is desirable

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave and work-place pension

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