Global IT PMO Standards & Governance Manager

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Join a company where innovation collaboration and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Our people take pride in what we design engineer and deliverworking on solutions that truly make a difference.

This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute both as an individual and as part of a diverse international team. Youll be trusted to take ownership drive outcomes and continuously grow your capabilities.

As a Global IT PMO Standards & Governance Manager you will:

• Shape and evolve a modern high-performing global IT PMO.
• Work on high-visibility initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Enable consistent high-quality delivery across the organisation.
• Be part of a diverse international team of experts.

This role is a remote first role with expectation for some travel. The travel will be regional and international and you will on average be away from home 2 - 5 nights per month spending a few days away at a time.

We offer a flexible working model as you will need to be flexible in return in meeting with global team members across global time zones.

We are open to hiring in either the UK or Sweden for this opportunity.

What Youll Be Doing

In this role were looking for someone passionate about best practice to define and improve standards processes and governance frameworks. You will:

• Define and continuously improve PMO standards processes and governance frameworks.
• Drive adoption of consistent project delivery methodologies (Agile Waterfall hybrid).
• Develop and manage tools templates and reporting frameworks.
• Provide training coaching and hands-on support to Project Managers and IT teams.
• Ensure strong governance compliance and quality assurance across the project portfolio.
• Support planning risk management budgeting and reporting best practice.
• Generate portfolio insights and reporting to support senior decision-making.
• Lead PMO maturity and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Youll Bring

• Experience in PMO project management or governance roles.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and embed processes frameworks and tools.
• Coaching facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability.
• Experience supporting capability uplift or organizational change.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. PRINCE2 PMP Agile MSP).

What Well Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

IF YOURE IN THE UK:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company car allowance 5500pa.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme Well 1.5x employee contributions (max 12%).
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• 25 days holiday bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative dynamic working environment.

IF YOURE IN SWEDEN:

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1