Digital Portfolio Analyst – Reporting and Metrics

Department for Transport; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Professional qualifications paid for

Job summary

The Department for Transport in Birmingham is looking for a Digital Portfolio Analyst, Reporting and Metrics, to help inform digital investment decisions. You will join the Portfolio Management Hub and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards and insights that support portfolio governance and decision-making.

You will collect and interpret data on portfolio performance, benefits realisation and investment outcomes, working with delivery, product and finance teams to ensure data integrity and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting governance, assurance or delivery of portfolios, programmes or projects.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain and analyse data on portfolio investment performance and value realisation.
• Produce clear reports, dashboards and visualisations for senior stakeholders and boards.
• Support tracking of benefits, ROI and planned vs actual investment performance.
• Maintain portfolio metrics frameworks with data consistency across tools.
• Collaborate with delivery, product and finance teams to validate inputs.

Skills

Governance experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Portfolio reporting

Education

GOST Foundation

Agile Project Management Foundation

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification

APM Project Management Qualification

PMI Project Management Professional

Government Contract Management Foundation

Job description

Digital Portfolio Analyst – Reporting and Metrics

Location: Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, Swansea (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

Salary: £35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Available Positions: 1

As a Digital Portfolio Analyst, Reporting and Metrics, you will play an important role in helping the Department for Transport make informed decisions about its digital investments and services. Working within the Portfolio Management Hub, you will provide high-quality reporting, analysis and insight using digital software and tools that supports effective portfolio management and drives continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will collect, analyse and interpret data relating to portfolio performance, investment outcomes, resource demand and business value. Using a range of digital reporting software, tools and techniques, you will develop dashboards, reports and visualisations that provide clear and actionable insights for senior leaders and governance boards.

Top Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and analyse data via digital software on portfolio investment performance, delivery outcomes, and business value realisation.
• Producing clear, accurate, and regular reports, dashboards, and visualisations using digital software and tools for senior stakeholders and governance boards.
• Supporting tracking of benefits, ROI, and planned versus actual investment performance across service lines.
• Maintaining portfolio metrics frameworks, ensuring data consistency and integrity across tracking tools and reporting systems.
• Working with delivery, product, and finance teams to gather and validate data inputs relating to performance, capacity, and financial status.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience supporting the governance, assurance or delivery of portfolios, programmes or projects, with an understanding of how effective governance enables successful outcomes.
• Ability to analyse and interpret performance, financial or portfolio data, using digital software to give insight to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating multiple activities or competing priorities, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of portfolio, programme or project management methodologies, governance frameworks and assurance processes.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and tailor messages for different audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting investment planning, prioritisation, benefits realisation or portfolio reporting.

Essential qualifications:

You must hold at least two of the following qualifications or equivalent at the point of application:

• GOST Foundation held, or working towards
• Agile Project Management Foundation
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
• APM Project Management Qualification
• PMI Project Management Professional
• Government Contract Management Foundation qualification

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 6th September 2026