Corporate PMO Governance Specialist

Are you passionate about driving transformation, improving governance processes, and delivering meaningful business change? At Canon Europe, we are looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Corporate PMO Governance Specialist to play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing our IT change portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our Corporate PMO function, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure successful project delivery, portfolio governance, and benefits realisation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with data, budgets, and reporting, and are motivated by continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

• Manage PMO activities supporting demand collection, portfolio management, project approvals, status tracking, and benefits realisation across IT initiatives.
• Support the successful end-to-end delivery of the IT change portfolio through robust governance and reporting processes.
• Ensure PMO processes and tools are consistently applied and effectively communicated across teams.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to project and programme teams on PMO processes, standards, and tools.
• Partner with stakeholders to review and update business cases, project proposals, and governance materials.
• Continuously review PMO processes and management information systems, implementing improvements based on feedback and business needs.
• Assist with the review and enhancement of processes and procedures impacting the project and change environment.
• Produce accurate and timely portfolio reporting covering project progress, risk, status, and financial performance.
• Manage and maintain consolidated and detailed project budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.
• Deliver data-driven insights to support portfolio maturity, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide ad-hoc support for leadership presentations, budget revisions, and project documentation.
• Design and implement guidelines, templates, and procedures to maintain high-quality and consistent management information.
• Stay informed on emerging Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools and industry best practices to support ongoing PMO development.

• Relevant academic qualifications with demonstrable PMO and project management experience.
• Significant experience within a PMO environment, including financial and budget management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of IT project delivery and project lifecycle management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Project, and SharePoint.
• Experience using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong financial awareness, analytical capability, and attention to detail.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Excellent listening, recording, and communication abilities.

Canon Core Behaviours​
• Drive for results
• Focus on the Customer
• Take ownership and accountability
• Act as a team player
• Shows courage and conviction
• People orientated
• Caring for self and others

£48,046-£56,524 + 10% bonus 

At Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
With a strong presence across EMEA for over 60 years, our regional HQs in London and Amstelveen support operations in 120+ markets. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a diverse, energetic team, joining 50+ nationalities at our EMEA HQ
• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Access a competitive salary, wide-ranging benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products
• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth
• Great transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus and free parking on site
If you’re visionary, innovative, and ready to make an impact – we’d love to hear from you.

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.