Lead PMO Analyst

Professional Search Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Search Group in Perth seeks an experienced Lead PMO Analyst to support delivery of a major program on an initial 8-month contract. The role requires strong leadership, analytical and stakeholder management skills to lead a small team and enhance PMO services.

You will mentor three PMO Analysts and a Project Officer, set priorities, manage performance and work with stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven PMO Analyst or PMO leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching and development skills.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and organisational abilities.
• Experience establishing and improving PMO processes, governance and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of three PMO Analysts and a Project Officer.
• Set team priorities, allocate workloads and manage performance to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with Program Delivery Support Lead and stakeholders to align priorities and deliverables.
• Review PMO outputs to ensure quality, accuracy and value.
• Develop and improve PMO analysis processes, standards and reporting practices.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement across PMO services.
• Coordinate cross-training and effective handovers to maintain service continuity.
• Identify and address resource, capacity and capability gaps.
• Provide hands-on PMO analysis support during peak periods and staff absences.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics & reporting

Job description

Our leading client, based in Perth's Eastern suburbs, is seeking an experienced Lead PMO Analyst to join its team on an initial 8-month contract, supporting the delivery of a major program.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive PMO professional with strong leadership, analytical and stakeholder management skills to lead a small team and drive the quality, consistency and effectiveness of PMO services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of three PMO Analysts and a Project Officer.
• Set team priorities, allocate workloads and manage performance to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Work closely with the Program Delivery Support Lead and Spatial WA stakeholders to align priorities and deliverables.
• Review PMO outputs to ensure quality, accuracy and value.
• Develop and improve PMO analysis processes, standards and reporting practices.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement across PMO services.
• Coordinate cross-training and effective handovers to maintain service continuity.
• Identify and escape resource, capacity and capability gaps.
• Provide hands-on PMO analysis support during peak periods and staff absences.

Your experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a PMO Analyst, Senior PMO Analyst or PMO leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing a team.
• Strong analytical, reporting and organisational skills.
• Experience establishing and improving PMO processes, standards and governance.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and manage workloads effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach, with the flexibility to support operational requirements when needed.
• The ability to identify risks, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.