Junior Portfolio Analyst

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Junior Portfolio Support Analyst for a 6-month FTC in Reading. The role involves providing analytical and administrative support within the Portfolio Support Team, including managing project tools and documentation, and delivering insights to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a graduate background and strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate looking to move into project management.
• Knowledge of IFS is required.
• PM qualification or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the PMG central mailbox for project and budget queries.
• Administer and maintain project tools, ensuring data integrity.
• Support corporate performance reviews and shareholder reporting.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Graduate

Tools

IFS

PMG SharePoint

Job description

• Portfolio Support Analyst (Junior)
• 6 month FTC
• Reading | Hybrid
• You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

This role will sit within the Portfolio Support Team and will be responsible for supporting the team in the management of the Demand management and roadmap process , project tools, administration and reporting.

This role will be providing analytical support to the portfolio management team. It will be providing guidance and insight around the state of various projects and programs within the portfolio, providing reporting and insight to internal stakeholders as well as the external shareholders.

We’re looking for somebody with good Excel & PowerPoint.

Articulate and Concise communicator with the ability to speak with stakeholders

What you will be doing:

• Manage the PMG central mailbox, addressing IFS Project and budget-related queries
• Administer and maintain project tools (IFS, Perform), ensuring data integrity
• Support corporate performance reviews and shareholder reporting through reporting, follow-ups, and action tracking
• Assist demand management by tracking, monitoring, and reporting activities
• Support delivery of training on Delivery Way, tools, and processes
• Document PMG processes and maintain governance forums (Project Board, OIF) and related tools
• Produce portfolio-level management information aligned to delivery and financial trends
• Act as SME for PMG SharePoint, promoting best practices
• Identify and implement improvements in portfolio management, leveraging delivery insights and industry standards
• Champion change, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Stay informed on industry trends to challenge the status quo and drive innovation

What is required for the role:

• Graduate looking to move into project management or Experience of working in a project management or delivery organisation
• Knowledge of IFS
• PM qualification or equivalent experience
• Telco experience is a nice to have

Should you be keen, please click on Apply!