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As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.\nThe role\nWhat will you be doing?\nPurpose: The PMO Manager is responsible for leading the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring effective governance, portfolio oversight, reporting, resource management, and delivery assurance across change initiatives. The role provides leadership and support to project and programme teams, establishes standards and controls, and ensures projects are aligned with organisational strategy and governance requirements, using AI and other technologies to develop and support the key accountabilities and deliverables below.What will you bring?\nWe’re looking for an experienced PMO Manager to lead and develop our Project Management Office within Core Business Change. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape how change is governed, reported and delivered across a varied portfolio of initiatives.\nYou’ll provide the structure, insight and assurance that helps teams deliver confidently - from governance and portfolio reporting through to resource planning, financial oversight, risk management and continuous improvement. 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