MIGSO-PCUBED

Global project and PMO management consultancy

PMO Manager - CAPEX / Infrastructure

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeBirmingham, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required; an MSc or MBA is preferred.
Experience in PMO leadership focused on CAPEX infrastructure, the built environment, and EPC projects.
Expertise in project controls, including cost management, scheduling with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and risk assessment.
Experience in production and facilities environments, with hands-on knowledge of physical programme delivery.
PMP, PRINCE2, or APM certification (or equivalent); EPC-specific certifications such as CCEP or PMI-SP are advantageous.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement PMO frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for CAPEX infrastructure programmes, ensuring adherence to project controls, scheduling, and risk management standards.
Oversee EPC project lifecycles from feasibility, design, procurement, and construction through handover, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives.
Establish governance structures for physical programmes, including stage-gate reviews, change control, and performance metrics.
Lead the development and maintenance of project controls, including cost estimation, earned value management, and critical path analysis.
Implement scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Power BI to monitor progress, dependencies, and resource allocation across built-environment and facilities projects.
Ensure integrated master schedules align with CAPEX budgets and EPC contractual milestones.
Act as the primary interface between senior leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks such as cost overruns, delays, or scope changes through proactive controls and contingency planning.
Facilitate collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to support EPC execution.
Monitor CAPEX expenditure against budget forecasts, providing variance analysis and corrective-action recommendations.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to track project health, schedule adherence, and cost performance for executive reporting.
Ensure compliance with financial controls, including IFRS, GAAP, or company-specific CAPEX policies.
Improve project controls, scheduling, and EPC delivery through lean methodologies and digital transformation, including BIM and AI-driven analytics.
Benchmark infrastructure PMO practices and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.

Desired Qualifications

An MSc or MBA is preferred.
EPC-specific certifications such as CCEP or PMI-SP are a plus.

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe great ideas come from everywhere. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse community, which strengthens our ability to support clients. As a fast-growing organization, we value our people as our greatest asset and are committed to providing extensive learning and development opportunities to empower their growth alongside our ambitious goals.

We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, inclusiveness is instinctive, and EDI is central to our values. With passion, we raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and empower everyone to contribute.

We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead the Project Management Office (PMO) for CAPEX infrastructure programmes within the built environment, production, and facilities sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project controls, scheduling, and EPC delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, budgetary constraints, and regulatory compliance. This role demands strong leadership, analytical rigor, and stakeholder management to drive operational excellence across physical programmes.

Our offices are based in Birmingham, but we work with clients across the Midlands and South East.

Programme & Project Governance
Develop and implement PMO frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for CAPEX infrastructure programmes, ensuring adherence to project controls, scheduling, and risk management standards.

Oversee EPC project lifecycles (feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover), ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery in alignment with business objectives.

Establish governance structures for physical programmes, including stage-gate reviews, change control, and performance metrics.

Project Controls & Scheduling
Lead the development and maintenance of project controls, including cost estimation, earned value management (EVM), and critical path analysis (CPA).

Implement advanced scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or Power BI) to monitor progress, dependencies, and resource allocation across built environment and facilities projects.

Ensure integrated master schedules (IMS) are aligned with CAPEX budgets and EPC contractual milestones.

Stakeholder & Risk Management
Act as the primary interface between senior leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders (e.g., contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies).

Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks (e.g., cost overruns, delays, or scope changes) through proactive controls and contingency planning.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless EPC execution.

Financial & Performance Reporting
Monitor CAPEX expenditure against budget forecasts, providing variance analysis and corrective action recommendations.

Develop KPIs and dashboards to track project health, schedule adherence, and cost performance for executive reporting.

Ensure compliance with financial controls (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, or company-specific CAPEX policies).

Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Drive process optimization in project controls, scheduling, and EPC delivery through lean methodologies and digital transformation (e.g., BIM, AI-driven analytics).

Benchmark industry best practices in infrastructure PMO and recommend innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Globally, our clients are as diverse as they are influential so working in our company means making an impact on some of the largest and most interesting companies in the world.

The successful candidate will have a combination of the below attributes – this is not a check list:

Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (MSc or MBA preferred).
Experience in PMO leadership, with a strong focus on CAPEX infrastructure, built environment, and EPC projects.
Proven expertise in project controls, including cost management, scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project), and risk assessment.
Experience in production and facilities environments, with hands-on knowledge of physical programme delivery.
Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or APM (or equivalent). EPC-specific certifications (e.g., CCEP, PMI-SP) are a plus.
Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

About the Company

MIGSO-PCUBED

Global project and PMO management consultancy

MIGSO | PCUBED is a global consultancy focused on project, programme, portfolio and change management. It works with large brands and government organisations to turn strategic ideas into real results. The company provides end-to-end services that cover the whole lifecycle of projects, including R&D, IT and transformation programs, and helps set up and run PMOs, governance, and related change activities. Its approach combines delivery expertise with sector experience across Aeronautics, Defense, Automotive, Transport, Financial Services, Energy, and public sectors, making it a trusted partner for complex programs. The goal is to enable clients to achieve successful project outcomes by delivering projects on time, on budget, and aligned with strategic objectives, while making change easier for the organisation.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Ann Arbor, MI
Founded: 1994

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