We have the opportunity for a PMO Lead to join our Business Transformation Group (BTG) on a 12-month fixed-term contract here at Tokio Marine Kiln.

Reporting into the Head of Project Delivery, you will play a key role in managing portfolio governance, financial oversight, and resource planning across a diverse range of projects and programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and compliance with internal standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Project Management Office and managing a team of two.

• Driving portfolio governance aligned to TMK’s Project Delivery Framework.

• Managing portfolio financial processes and reporting.

• Acting as the first point of contact for project and business colleagues, providing guidance on methodology, tools, and governance.

• Coordinating resource planning with IT, Data Ops, and InfoSec teams.

• Preparing reporting packs for monthly Change Group meetings and senior committees.

• Collaborating with Risk Management and Internal Audit to ensure compliance with governance standards.

• Overseeing contract resource processes, invoice management, and business continuity frameworks.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience managing a PMO function with strong knowledge of project and programme methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).

• Minimum of two years’ experience; P3O qualification preferred.

• Proven people management skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting portfolio matters.

• Adaptable approach to governance based on risk profile.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Ready to lead and shape the future of our portfolio delivery?

Apply now and be part of our transformation journey.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the TMK family to help us further our purpose of enabling our clients to fulfil their ambitions whilst benefiting society and our people. We are committed to ensuring a safe, open, inclusive and empowering environment in which all of our people can thrive. All employees have the opportunity to join one or a number of inclusion network groups or take part in CSR and charitable activities. TMK is signed up to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme and we also accommodate flexible working, subject to the TMK flexible working policy.

As an underwriting firm with over 140 years’ experience of protecting clients from changing risks we put our confidence in the ability and talent of our people. We aim to be a ‘Good Company’ and this means being a great and inclusive company to do business with and being a great place to work. Our culture is founded on our core values of empowerment, inclusion, excellence, integrity, teamwork and innovation. We seek to recruit the best talent by endeavouring to reach diverse talent pools, offering dynamic working arrangements and investing in development.

To make your experience as comfortable as possible, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional assistance during your application process. At Tokio Marine Kiln we are here to support you, please be reassured that we will do all that we can to ensure that your specific needs are met. Please reach out to jay.lewis@tokiomarinekiln.com in confidence, to discuss any specific assistance or requirements that you have.

If you encounter difficulties submitting your application, please email recruitment@tokiomarinekiln.com.

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