PMO Operating Model Consultant - Contract role

Project BlackbookLondonfull-time
AI Summary: Design and implement a new PMO (Project Management Office) operating model for a retail business, including assessing current structures, documenting target processes and governance, and leading stakeholder workshops to embed the new approach.
Career-change fit:6/10
ConsultinghybridNo On-Call
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Originally posted onarbeitnow on 10/1/2026
Full Description

Role: PMO Operating Model Consultant - Contract role

Consulting Seniority: Consultant - Manager

Day rate: £300-£500 inside IR35

Project duration: 2 months, immediate start

Location: Hybrid in London

We're supporting a consultancy delivering work for a leading consumer & retail business. They're looking for someone to design and build out a PMO Operating Model as part of a wider transformation programme.

We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.

Tasks

  • Assess the current PMO structure and ways of working, identifying gaps against best-practice governance
  • Design and document the target PMO operating model — roles, processes, reporting lines, and decision rights
  • Support rollout and embedding of the new model, including stakeholder workshops and handover to BAU

Requirements

  • An independent consultant
  • Proven hands-on experience designing and building operating models
  • Demonstrated PMO leadership experience, ideally within a Consumer & Retail environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills at Senior Manager level

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