Projects Standards & Capabilities Manager

We are seeking a Project Standards and Capability Manager to lead the development of project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) standards, training and best practice across the organisation. You will play a key role in building project management capability, managing our Project Management Academy, and driving continuous improvement in project delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead the development of P3M standards, tools and frameworks.

• Design and deliver learning and development programmes for a wide range of stakeholders.

• Manage the Project Management Academy and external training providers.

• Build and lead a P3M community of practice.

• Coach and influence senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Drive portfolio management maturity and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

You'll have:

• Significant experience developing and embedding project, programme and portfolio management frameworks.

• Experience establishing or supporting a PMO/PPM Centre of Excellence.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills.

• Experience delivering training and capability development programmes.

• Professional project or programme management qualifications (such as PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent experience).

This is an excellent opportunity to shape organisational capability, influence senior stakeholders and help deliver successful change across a complex and high-profile organisation.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 15 October 2026

Interview dates: 10th and 11th November 2026