PMO Contract Jobs in Milton Keynes
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Sign UpTransfer Agency Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Huxley (UK) Limited
The Transfer Agency Project Manager role involves managing projects related to the Transfer Agency Operating Model for a...
- Rate £172,500 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Capital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Band 8a Project Manager for the UTC project, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a complex initi...
- Rate £64,750 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCapital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Project Manager for the B46 project, you will oversee the delivery of the project from initiation to completion w...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpHead of Capital Projects - South East
Posted 4 days ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
The Head of Capital Projects and Planning is a senior leadership position within the Estates and Facilities Department,...
- Rate £91,609 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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IT Automation Project Execution Specialist (Pharma)
Posted 4 days ago by Room At The Top Recruitment
The IT/OT Automation Engineer role at a global pharmaceutical client in Milton Keynes involves supporting critical autom...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Project Assurance Officer - SC-hybrid Milton Keynes-6mths-£375pday
Posted 4 days ago by SmartSourcing Ltd
The Project Assurance Officer role involves providing project support and PMO functions within a government client for a...
- Rate £375 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Milton Keynes/hybrid, UK
Lifecycle Marketing Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Zinc
The Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Zinc will be responsible for managing CRM systems and customer journeys, focusing on...
- Rate £88,800 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpNetwork Project Manager
Posted 7 days ago by The Sales Recruitment Network
The role of Network Project Manager involves leading a significant infrastructure project within a retail setting, focus...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Deputy Head of Corporate Services- Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Posted 1 week ago by THE HOME OFFICE
The Effective Practice Lead is responsible for delivering programs that enhance performance and quality within the organ...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpTemporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Brent Council
The Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager role at Brent Council focuses on leading initiatives to reduce ho...
- Rate £58,461 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Ecommerce Marketing Manager (12 month FTC)
Posted 1 week ago by SERV Recruitment
The Ecommerce Marketing Manager role involves leading the planning and execution of ecommerce campaigns for a globally r...
- Rate £45,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Delivery Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd
The Delivery Manager role at Hawk-Eye Innovations involves leading cross-functional projects within the technology unit,...
- Rate £66,000 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpRegional Information Security and Assurance Lead (RISAL) - London Probation Serv...
Posted 1 week ago by THE HOME OFFICE
The Regional Information Security and Assurance Officer (RISAL) is responsible for ensuring compliance with Information...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior PMO Analyst
Posted 1 week ago by Elexon Ltd
The role of Senior PMO Analyst at Elexon involves supporting the delivery of complex change programmes by providing esse...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior PMO Analyst (24 Month FTC)
Posted 1 week ago by Elexon Ltd
The Senior PMO Analyst (Programme) at Elexon will support the delivery of complex change programmes by providing essenti...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpProgramme Director
Posted 1 week ago by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
The Programme Director role at Network Rail involves leading the transformation of the System Operator as part of the Gr...
- Rate £146,951 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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About Our PMO Contract Roles in Milton Keynes
What does a pmo contractor do?
The PMO contractor role centres on the ability to establish, run, and improve the governance and assurance functions that support the delivery of programmes and portfolios across an organisation. The PMO provides the framework within which projects and programmes operate: maintaining standards, tracking progress, managing dependencies and risks at a portfolio level, producing consolidated reporting for senior leadership, facilitating governance forums, and ensuring that project managers have the tools, templates, and guidance they need to deliver consistently. PMO contractors are brought in to set up a PMO from scratch on a major programme, to provide additional PMO capacity during a period of peak delivery activity, or to review and improve an existing PMO that is not functioning effectively.
What sets strong PMO contractors apart is depend on the seniority and scope of the role. At the operational end, PMO Analysts and Coordinators need strong organisational skills, proficiency with project management and reporting tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or the client's chosen portfolio management platform, and the ability to maintain accurate programme data, produce clear status reports, and manage action logs and governance minutes. Senior PMO Managers and Heads of PMO need experience designing governance frameworks, establishing portfolio reporting disciplines, engaging senior stakeholders on programme performance, and providing credible challenge to project managers when quality or progress concerns arise. Familiarity with major programme management methodologies including MSP, P3M3, and MoP is expected at senior PMO level, alongside PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
What is the market like for pmo contractors?
The market for PMO contractors is a mature and active and well-established market within the project and programme management discipline, driven by the large volume of complex change programmes running concurrently across UK organisations at any given time. Demand is strongest during periods of significant organisational transformation, major technology implementation programmes, and large infrastructure delivery, where the coordination and governance overhead requires dedicated PMO resource. Financial services, central government, healthcare, and large corporate organisations are among the most consistent buyers of PMO contractor resource. Rates vary considerably by seniority, from PMO Analyst roles at the lower end of the project management contracting market through to Head of PMO positions on major programmes that command rates comparable to senior programme managers.
What is the contracting market like in Milton Keynes?
Corporate operations, technology, and professional services define Milton Keynes as a contracting location. A number of major national and international companies have chosen the city for their UK headquarters or significant operational centres, attracted by connectivity, space, and lower costs than the capital. This presence supports steady hiring across IT, ERP, finance transformation, and programme delivery. SAP and enterprise systems contracting runs particularly deep here, driven by the concentration of organisations running large-scale ERP implementations and upgrades. Network Rail's headquarters and other transport and infrastructure bodies add engineering, project controls, and safety roles. The city sits in the South East rate band for most disciplines, though SAP and enterprise systems engagements often command rates that close the gap with London entirely.
How much do pmo contractors usually earn in Milton Keynes?
Contract rates for pmo roles in Milton Keynes typically range from £420 to £788 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many pmo vacancies in Milton Keynes are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 pmo contract roles across the site, with Milton Keynes showing steady growth. Data reviewed up to June 2026.