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Project Management Office (PMO) and Procurement Ma

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 27 March 2026

Job Description

Our client is looking for a PMO & Procurement Manager to lead and develop best practices across both project management and procurement functions. This is a key role ensuring programmes and projects are delivered efficiently while driving cost-effective procurement strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee PMO activities, project governance, and portfolio reporting. Support project managers and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles. Manage procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships. Analyse spend patterns and implement cost-saving initiatives. Drive continuous improvement across PMO and procurement functions. Requirements: Strong project management experience, with knowledge of PMO processes. Proven procurement and contract management skills. Leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams and manage change. Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification desirable. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, strategic professional to make a significant impact across project delivery and procurement within a dynamic organisation. To apply email jo@recruitmentworks.im or call 629 676.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i67%

This role has a moderate automation risk due to the presence of routine and augmented tasks, such as compliance monitoring and reporting, which can be automated or AI-assisted. However, core responsibilities like leadership, change management, and strategic guidance require human judgment and interpersonal skills, limiting full automation. The role is highly exposed to AI augmentation, especially in data analysis, reporting, and procurement processes.

Task analysis

  • Oversee PMO activities, ensuring project governance and portfolio reporting standards are met.
  • Support project managers and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles.
  • Manage procurement processes, including supplier selection and contract negotiations.
  • Analyse spend patterns and implement cost-saving initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement across PMO and procurement functions.
  • Develop and maintain best practice frameworks for project delivery and procurement.
  • Monitor compliance with procurement policies and project governance standards.
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management on project and procurement performance.
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project and procurement objectives.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2431Management Consultants and Business Analysts
O*NET: 13-1111.00 Management Analysts
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 spend analysis and reporting automation
  • Use digital dashboards for real-time project tracking
  • Adopt e-procurement platforms to streamline supplier management

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
35%5 yrs
55%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

🤖 AI AgentCognitive Procurement Assistant

Automates supplier selection and spend analysis tasks

💻 Technologye-Procurement Suite

Streamlines procurement workflows and compliance monitoring

🤖 AI AgentPortfolio Reporting Bot

Generates real-time PMO dashboards and reports

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI boosts reporting and procurement, but human leadership remains essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Automate portfolio and spend reporting dashboards

Power Automate

Streamline contract approval and compliance workflows

Copilot for Excel

Analyse procurement data and identify cost-saving trends

Key Skills

Project ManagementExpertProcurementAdvancedContract ManagementAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedReport WritingIntermediateAdministration and ManagementAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedNegotiationAdvancedOperations AnalysisIntermediateBudget ManagementIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Project ManagementProcurement and Supply ChainBusiness AdministrationContract Law and ManagementData Analysis and ReportingChange ManagementRegulatory ComplianceManagement and Leadership

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingWritingCoordinationMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisPersuasionActive LearningInstructing

Alternative Career Paths

Head of Procurement88% match

Lead the entire procurement function and strategy for a large organization.

Programme Manager85% match

Oversee multiple related projects and manage programme-level governance and delivery.

Management Consultant80% match

Advise organizations on improving efficiency, project delivery, and procurement practices.

Operations Manager75% match

Manage day-to-day operations and drive process improvements across business units.

Business Process Improvement Lead72% match

Specialize in analyzing and optimizing organizational processes for efficiency gains.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

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

Apache TomcatGoogle AngularMicrosoft ASP.NETSpring FrameworkMySQLTransact-SQLApache KafkaApache MavenGoMicrosoft PowerShellSAP softwareC#jQueryScalaSwift

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Processing Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Documenting/Recording Information

Anthropic Economic Index

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

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

24%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

13%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

5/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£66k

US ref. $84k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations

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