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As Senior PMO Lead / Director, you will have critical strategic leadership responsibility for building and operating PM/PMO-as-a-Service within a Global Business Services (GBS) organization. This is not just corporate PMO governance, you'll run a professional service that internal customers choose based on quality, responsiveness, and demonstrated value and Project Managers are proud to be part of. You'll partner with our Principal Transformation Consultant during design and implementation phases, progressively assuming operational accountability before taking full ownership of the established capability. This senior leadership position demands someone who can balance rigorous governance with exceptional customer service while building and leading high-performing teams. Phased Engagement Model Phase 1 (Months 1-6): Shadow and Learn Participate in transformation design activities Build relationships with executive stakeholders and functional leaders Understand design rationale and organizational dynamics Begin building operational team foundation Phase 2 (Months 7-10): Co-Lead and Transition Assume increasing operational accountability Lead service delivery while Principal Consultant focuses on knowledge transfer Take ownership of stakeholder relationships and performance management Prepare for independent operation with quarterly advisory support Phase 3 (Month 11+): Full Operational Leadership Complete accountability for PMO-as-a-Service operations and performance Manage portfolio governance and executive relationships Drive continuous improvement and capability maturation Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Excellence: Operate PMO-as-a-Service with service catalogue, transparent cost management, and customer satisfaction focus Balance rigorous governance standards with responsiveness and stakeholder experience Develop and maintain activity-based costing model supporting chargeback mechanisms Manage service levels, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs Portfolio Governance and Strategic Alignment: Drive enterprise PMO governance frameworks to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across all projects and programs Align project portfolios with organizational strategic objectives and ethical values, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes Provide executive leadership with clear, concise insights on portfolio status, risks, resource capacity, and value realization Ensure compliance with regulatory, financial, and organizational governance requirements Vendor and Workforce Strategy: Lead vendor management strategy supporting internalization targets through data-driven performance evaluation Manage transition from external contractors to internal capability building (supporting internalization goal) Oversee systematic quality monitoring and vendor accountability using objective performance data Optimize resource allocation balancing internal capability development and strategic contractor use Technology and Innovation Leadership: Oversee enterprise PMO platform operations and prepare for future platform migrations Champion AI-enhanced project management and portfolio intelligence while ensuring governance compliance Work with technical teams to identify high-value automation and analytics opportunities Maintain platform-independent business logic enabling future technology transitions Team Development and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Mentor and develop PMO leadership and project teams, fostering a culture of excellence, ethical conduct, and shared success Lead cross-functional collaboration with HR, IT, Transformation, and Change Management functions to embed best practices Manage stakeholder engagement at senior executive level, driving alignment, prioritization, and informed decision-making Champion continuous improvement programs within the PMO to optimize efficiency, agility, and scalability Qualifications Experience and Leadership: Over 10 years of progressive experience in PMO leadership roles, managing enterprise-level portfolios and large-scale transformations Proven ability to lead, upskill and mature project and program management professionals Experience in shared services or Global Business Services (GBS) environments with service delivery and customer satisfaction accountability Deep expertise in PMO governance, portfolio management, and strategic alignment frameworks Proven ability to influence and collaborate with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders Technical and Business Expertise: Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and advanced analytics for performance measurement Understanding of activity-based costing, service catalogue development, and pricing models Experience with vendor management, workforce planning, and contractor-to-employee transitions Familiarity with enterprise PMO platforms and integration strategies Cultural and Professional Qualifications: Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving cultural change Experience integrating change management with project delivery for maximum adoption and business impact Advanced degree in Business, Project Management, IT, or related fields preferred; professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, Agile, Prosci) highly desirable Commitment to ethical leadership and fostering an inclusive, people-first culture Why Milestone? Lead the strategic helm of a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and sustainable impact. Influence transformative initiatives that improve global health and community wellbeing. Access to executive development opportunities within a transparent and collaborative culture. Competitive senior leadership compensation and benefits reflecting your influence and experience.

Employment Type: Permanent Location: London, United Kingdom Position: Principal Consultant - AI Job Description Join Delta Capita's Data, Technology, and AI (DTA) consulting team as a Principal Consultant, where your AI consulting expertise will shape the next generation of technology-enabled transformation in financial services. As a Principal Consultant, the successful candidate will work directly with our clients to deliver cutting edge propositions around AI, automation, data platforms, cloud and other emerging technologies our clients are looking to utilise. You will be the primary point of contact between the customer and DC as part of our Global Consulting team based in London, helping clients navigate their most complex AI challenges. To know more about our Consulting services, click here. Qualifications Deep understanding of the AI landscape, from data foundations and model development to governance and responsible AI, preferably within financial services Proven experience advising C level clients on the practical applications of AI in financial services, including agentic AI, generative AI, automation, and predictive analytics. Strong commercial awareness alongside excellent delivery. Demonstrate leadership capability across client and internal deliverables. Contributed to internal initiatives and drive Consulting AI expertise, as well as supporting industry knowledge and commercials. Strong People Leader with proven man management experience. Led Client engagements, structured and planned out entire engagements, including estimation, and balances with client expectations. As well as proposing ideas for continuous improvement/ operational excellence to improve delivery. Change management expertise: Strategy, Design, Analysis, Project Management, Build Testing, Go Live. Extensive understanding of Financial Services, including products and client lifecycle matters Managing projects and teams supporting successful project/programme deliveries Good knowledge of the capital markets eco system and participants. E.g., Sell side, buy side, market infrastructure, etc. Demonstrate commercial awareness of how to leverage client relationships Have personally made valuable contributions to products, solutions and teams and can articulate the value to clients Responsibilities Lead AI focused client engagements, acting as the main point of contact and trusted advisor. Deliver high quality AI, data, and automation projects across financial services. Own account and project delivery for clients. Manage a team of consultants ensuring high delivery quality. Propose ideas for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Responsible for pipeline management of the team/direct reports including rolls offs, extensions, new opportunities and pricing. Make valuable contributions to products, solutions and teams and can articulate the value to clients. Stay ahead of AI trends, tools, and regulatory developments to ensure our offerings remain cutting edge, safe, scalable and compliant. Drafting and negotiating statements of work including rates/pricing. Contribute to internal initiatives and drive AI expertise. How We Work Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire. This is a permanent full time position located in London. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. If your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. For this role, a valid working permit for the UK is mandatory. Expectations regarding hybrid working: As we are a Service Provider and Consulting firm servicing clients, our policy for physically working from the office (which may be the client's offices or our own offices depending on the client) aligns to what our client's policies and expectations are and these vary. Most of our client's now require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home, and accordingly this is also the minimum expectation that Delta Capita require. Who We Are Delta Capita Group is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non differentiating services. Our 3 offerings are: Managed Services Consulting & Solutions Technology To know more about Delta Capita and our culture click here.

Principal Services Solutions Consultant, Strategics - EMEA (Staines/London, Paris, or Munich-based) We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work-work that changes the world-is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. We are looking for self motivated individuals with a proven track record in building data management solutions that solve customer business challenges. You will partner with other solutions services consultants to mentor them as you partner with customers, Sales, SE and Product teams, to develop highly scalable, resilient data management solutions that deliver the outcomes defined by our customers. You love thinking strategically about business problems, products, and technical challenges and thrive on connecting technology with measurable business value for customers. Most importantly, working as a team with your peers to close massive deals energizes you. What You Will be Doing Potential to manage multiple industry segments of Pure customers. Develop new to market offerings to drive new business across multiple segments/territories. Mentor and partner with services solutions consultants as needed. Manages specific focal areas within the Pure Portfolio. Cultivate a professional and consultative relationship with the customer up to and including the c level, purchasing and storage administrative level, by developing a core understanding of the unique business needs of the customer. Strategically drive new business in enterprise accounts in close synergy with the account teams to achieve product and services bookings targets. Have a passion for designing, developing and building large scale data management solutions for major enterprise customers. Customarily and regularly engage at client facilities and deliver high impact presentations, leveraging strong technical skills. Take on a leadership role in analyzing requirements and performing advanced solution designs across a breadth of Pure and Hyper scaler products and services. What You Bring to the Team 15+ years experience with selling into industry vertical. 10+ years designing solutions including virtualization, storage, security and networking. Recognized industry certification is preferable. Quota bearing experience preferred. Expert working knowledge of the sales process, including the identification of customer use cases, development of ROI models, and value based selling. Proficient in sizing, scope and positioning Pure's Services Portfolio. High degree of technical competency to respond to customer needs and to discuss product capabilities and applications with technical users/buyers. Expert in coordination and submission of winning proposals (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs), effective contract negotiations, appropriate/applicable interpretation of contract terms and conditions, issue identification and risk mitigation. Experience in selling and closing large, solution oriented opportunities. Competency in some or all of the technology pillars that enable customers to leverage Pure's Modern Data Experience - Data Management/Protection/Migration, Analytics/AI/ML, Business Applications, and MultiCloud. Working understanding of Hybrid Cloud strategies and major players in this space. Well versed on strengths and weaknesses of key competitors in the data storage industry and how to leverage this knowledge. Working knowledge of 'Go To Market' Sales Motions across both Enterprise and Global accounts. Ability to work individually in managing complex challenges. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google suite. Solid understanding of the use of Salesforce or Sales CRM Equivalents Fluent English and 2nd European Language strongly desired Up to 25% travel is possible. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers. Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area , Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work ! Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good. ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at if you're invited to an interview. OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM We're forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn't just accepted but embraced. That's why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire. JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST. BRING YOUR BOLD. BRING YOUR FLASH.