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Head of Technical Project Management Office

Reading, England, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead the Technical Project Management Office (TPMO) to establish governance, standards, and operating models for complex technology and R&D delivery programmes.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Technical Project Management Office

Builds

Integrated, transparent, and predictable delivery across priority technology and delivery programmes

Domain

Quantum computing / Deep technology / R&D

Required skills

PMO leadership, portfolio management, programme governance, stakeholder management, resource allocation, risk management, financial visibility, team leadership, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Quantum computing, semiconductor, aerospace, defence, APM, PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, P3O

Technologies

Project management tools, portfolio management software

Responsibilities

Lead TPMO strategy and operating model, provide portfolio-level visibility, establish PM standards and tooling, coach and manage Project/Programme Managers, allocate PM capacity, manage cross-programme dependencies, create financial visibility

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC