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Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with strong potential for extension)
Band 4 / Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)
Serco is establishing a pioneering Autonomy Task Force (ATF) to lead the integration and operation of autonomous maritime systems for Defence and government clients.
This is a critical step in delivering Serco’s Defence strategy - moving up the value chain, leading innovation, and positioning ourselves at the forefront of a rapidly growing global autonomy market.
We are now looking for a Project Management Officer (PMO) to support the transition into service and ongoing delivery of this high-profile programme. This is a rare opportunity to help build a capability from the ground up while working at the cutting edge of Defence innovation.
About the Role
The PMO plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful mobilisation and delivery of the Autonomy Task Force and its associated programmes. You will provide governance, oversight, and coordination, ensuring all activities align with best practice, are effectively tracked, and deliver against ambitious strategic objectives.
Working closely with the Transformation & Programmes Director and embedded within the ATF, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the ATF SRO, technical SMEs, and Project Managers, to drive performance, consistency, and continuous improvement across all workstreams.
As part of this you’ll:
Support Project Managers in developing and maintaining project plans and integrated schedules
Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with the overall programme plan
Maintain core PMO artefacts including RAID logs, action logs, and status reports
Ensure accurate, timely reporting for Programme Boards and Steering Committees
Manage documentation and ensure compliance with governance standards
Identify, track, and manage risks and issues, supporting mitigation planning and escalation where required
Coordinate communication between the PMO, project teams, and stakeholders
Organise and support meetings, workshops, and governance forums, capturing and tracking actions, decisions, and outcomes
Ensure adherence to PMO standards and best practices, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Support the development of a consistent, high-performing PMO function
Provide administrative and coordination support across the programme
Support knowledge sharing and capability development within the team
What you’ll need to do the role:
You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where structure and clarity are critical to success.
Essential:
Experience in a PMO or project support role, ideally within a complex programme
Strong understanding of project governance, reporting, and controls
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high-quality outputs
Desirable:
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar planning tools
Knowledge of RAID logs and risk management practices
Experience in Defence, maritime, or government environments
Exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
Why Serco:
Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential service
