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PMO and Procurement Manager (2832)

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 30 April 2026

Job Description

Our Client are a leading communications brand with an outstanding reputation for customer service and value commitment. An opportunity has now arisen within their team for an experienced PMO and Procurement Manager. In this role the PMO and Procurement Manager will ensure the portfolio of programmes and projects are delivered efficiently and consistently across the organisation. This role involves maintaining and refining project management standards and methodologies to bring uniformity and quality to project delivery. The ideal candidate for the role of PMO and Procurement Manager will have a strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices with a proven track record of managing projects and experience of the PMO function, strong leadership skills to motivate and guide project/programme teams resolve conflicts, and ensure everyone is working towards project success and ability to work under pressure, and a proven track record in managing/facilitating organisational change, as projects/programmes often involve changes to people, process and technology. For the full job description, to register or apply, visit: https://www.orchardrecruitment.com/job/pmo-and-procurement-manager-douglas-isle-of-man/2832 - Alternatively, email us at info@orchardrecruitment.com, or call 01624 617577

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i67%

While several routine and reporting tasks can be supported or partially automated by AI and project management platforms, the role requires significant human judgment, leadership, and change management skills that resist full automation. The high exposure to AI augmentation comes from the use of digital tools for monitoring, reporting, and standardization, but core leadership and organizational change duties remain human-centric.

Task analysis

  • Maintain and refine project management standards and methodologies across the organization.
  • Oversee the delivery of a portfolio of programmes and projects to ensure efficiency and consistency.
  • Lead and motivate project and programme teams, resolving conflicts and ensuring alignment with goals.
  • Manage and facilitate organizational change related to people, processes, and technology.
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure procurement activities are within budget and compliance requirements.
  • Prepare and present reports on project/programme status, risks, and outcomes to senior management.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize value and efficiency.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Ensure regulatory and organizational compliance in all project and procurement activities.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2424Business and related associate professionals not elsewhere classified
O*NET: 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for automated progress and risk reporting
  • Use digital dashboards for real-time procurement analytics
  • Integrate workflow automation to streamline routine PMO tasks

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
28%5 yrs
48%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Automate PMO reporting and procurement workflows

🤖 AI AgentCopilot for Excel

Generate procurement analytics and dashboards automatically

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Procurement BPO

Handle transactional procurement tasks externally

Recommendation

Augment role

AI boosts efficiency in reporting and procurement; leadership remains human-centric

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate project tracking and procurement approvals

Copilot for Excel

Create dynamic project and spend dashboards

Teams

Facilitate cross-team communication and document sharing

Key Skills

Project ManagementExpertProcurementAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedAdministration and ManagementAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedConflict ResolutionIntermediateCritical ThinkingAdvancedTime ManagementAdvancedQuality Control AnalysisIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateOrganisational Change ManagementAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Project ManagementProcurement and Supply ChainBusiness ManagementChange ManagementRegulatory ComplianceReporting and DocumentationTeam Leadership and CollaborationAdministration and Management

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionTime ManagementNegotiationWriting

Alternative Career Paths

Head of Project Management Office92% match

Lead the entire PMO function, setting organizational project governance and strategy.

Procurement Director85% match

Oversee all procurement activities at a strategic level for a large organization.

Change Management Consultant80% match

Advise organizations on managing complex change initiatives and transformations.

Operations Director78% match

Direct overall business operations, integrating project and procurement management.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Salesforce softwareAmazon Web Services AWS softwareYardi softwareOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareApple macOSMicrosoft WindowsShell scriptTableau

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Processing Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

14%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

16%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£80k

US ref. $101k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Management

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