We are seeking an experienced Carve-out PMO Lead to oversee the end-to-end programme management of a complex business carve-out from a parent organisation. This role is accountable for establishing and leading the Programme Management Office, driving governance, planning, and execution across all separation workstreams, and ensuring Day 1 readiness and post-close stabilisation.

Acting as the central integrator, the Carve-out PMO Lead will work closely with senior leadership, functional teams, and external advisers to deliver a successful separation on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and run the carve-out PMO, including governance model, reporting cadence, and decision-making forums.
• Develop and maintain the integrated carve-out plan covering TSA delivery, Day 1 readiness, and post-separation milestones.
• Drive delivery and accountability across all functional workstreams including IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Legal, Tax, Supply Chain, and Commercial.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate cross-functional risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Produce clear executive-level reporting including progress updates, critical path tracking, and escalation management.
• Coordinate closely with transaction teams, Separation Management Offices, and external advisers.
• Ensure alignment between deal assumptions, separation scope, and operational execution.
• Support TSA definition, governance, performance management, and exit planning.
• Lead programme communications and change management to protect business continuity.
• Prepare leadership for Day 1 go-live, readiness sign-off, and post-close stabilisation activities.

Required Experience

• Demonstrable experience leading PMO activities for carve-outs, separations, or divestitures (Ideally in a PE backed environment)
• Strong track record managing large, complex, cross-functional transformation programmes.
• Hands-on experience with TSAs, Day 1 readiness, and post-separation execution.
• Proven ability to operate effectively at executive level while driving delivery at pace.
• Experience working with external advisers including professional services firms, legal advisers, and investment banks.