Project Management Office (PMO) Lead – Nuclear New Build Program

The PMO Lead will be responsible for establishing, managing, and overseeing the Program Management Office (PMO) for a large-scale Nuclear New Build project in the Netherlands. This role requires extensive experience in setting up governance frameworks, processes, and tools to support the delivery of complex nuclear infrastructure projects. The PMO Lead will ensure alignment with international standards and best practices, providing strategic oversight across planning, execution, and risk management.Key Responsibilities:Lead the establishment and implementation of the Program Management Office to support the nuclear new build program.Develop and enforce project management methodologies aligned with PMBOK, PRINCE2, or IAEA Nuclear Project Management Guidelines.Define and implement program governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and reporting mechanisms.Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation for all phases of the nuclear program lifecycle.Develop integrated project controls systems, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance dashboards.Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards (ISO 9001, ISO 19443).Support regulatory compliance with nuclear safety, security, and quality requirements.Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, technology suppliers, and external stakeholders to align PMO activities with project objectives.Facilitate knowledge transfer and training to enhance the Contracting Authority’s internal project management capabilities.