Transformation Portfolio Officer (PMO) - #2178916

Transformation Portfolio Officer (PMO)

Contract, 6+ months

Edinburgh (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office)

Posted Tue 27 Oct 26

Excellent Day Rate (Inside IR35)

CVs ASAP

Start date Nov/Dec 26

Meraki Talent’s fund management client is in the midst of significant transformation, looking at streamlining core processes and reducing organisational complexity. As part of that are looking for an interim Transformation Portfolio Officer (PMO) to join them on their journey. Our client has been quite clear they are not looking for a PMO, they are specially looking for a Transformation Portfolio Officer and expect all applications to highlight the specific transformation experience that they hold, not just general PMO/Portfolio experience. This person will work in partnership with the lead, and key stakeholders across the business, taking ownership for workstream progress, reporting, value delivery and exec level reporting.

Responsibilities of the Transformation Portfolio Officer (PMO):

- Own assigned workstreams, running meetings, and ensuring follow-through on actions

- Track workstream progress and financials covering initiative budgets, cost-to-deliver, and benefits

- Value-assure key initiatives by stress-testing assumptions, validating timelines, and challenging business cases

- Gather and analyse data across various functions, translating complexity into insights

- Collaborate closely with the Transformation Head and organisation leaders

- Presenting to senior leadership

Background of the Transformation Portfolio Officer (PMO):

- Strong governance, reporting, stakeholder engagement and workstream tracking skills are essential

- Strong transformation experience is essential, and must be clearly displayed upon CV

- Experience working within a management consultancy helpful but not essential

- Knowledge of procurement and/or technology helpful but not essential

- Experience working within a Transformation Portfolio / PMO capacity essential

- Financial services experience highly beneficial

Please note the requirement to work in the Edinburgh office 2/3 days each week, is non-negotiable.

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