Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Role Purpose

Howden is undertaking a large-scale Controls programme including the implementation of a controls system. The PMO will play an important role in providing central, structure and coordination. The role holder will ensure that the programme is governed effectively, risks are proactively managed, progress is transparently reported and delivery standards are maintained throughout.

Governance & Oversight

· Develop and manage the project rhythm (meetings, documents, delivery, implementation approaches) using best practice and intuition

· Maintain programme governance documentation

· Support Steering Committee and Design Authority coordination including materials preparation and decision tracking.

Programme Planning, Tracking & Administration

· Maintain and monitor the programme plan, ensuring visibility of critical path and milestones.

· Track interdependencies across workstreams

· Work closely with the Programme Director and Project Managers in delivery – specific tasks will include setting up meetings and workshops, minute taking and action tracking

· Act as primary contact for queries and requests for information from Programme Team and Delivery Partner.

· Manage Programme Sharepoint access and coordinate documentation uploads

Risk, Issues & Change Control

· Maintain Programme RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log working closely with Programme Director and Project Managers.

· Support scope control and manage change requests in line with governance protocols.

Reporting & Communication

· Support the Programme Director with the production of programme status reports and updates for executive stakeholders.

· Coordinate stakeholder communications across central and local teams .

Resource & Budget Management Support

· Track resource allocation, forecast needs, and flag constraints or gaps.

· Monthly budget tracking including liaising with finance teams on cost reporting.

Quality & Delivery Assurance

· Ensure documentation is up to date, version-controlled, and audit-ready in line with information management policies and procedures .

Skills & Experience

· c.5 years PMO Lead ideally gained in GRC environments.

· Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Proficiency in project management tools

· Experience supporting multi-country / multi-phase programmes.

· Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

· Complete attention to detail and ability to multi-task

· Ability to work flexibly to accommodate Programme needs

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the full team

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)