Lead PMO Data Analyst

BAE Systems.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Lead PMO Data Analyst to manage portfolio reporting and analysis. The role involves improving project control reporting and delivering dashboards using advanced data analytics tools like Power BI. Candidates should have strong PMO operations experience, alongside data modelling and Excel skills. The position offers hybrid work options with professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Practised PMO/PM&C experience in large, complex environments.
• Advanced data analytics capability with strong Excel and Power BI skills.
• Knowledge of PM standards and governance like APM, PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of portfolio reporting and analysis.
• Own and improve project control reporting.
• Deliver accurate and insightful portfolio dashboards.

Skills

PMO operations

Data analytics

Excel skills

Power BI

Agile methodologies

Education

Recognised PM qualification (e.g. APM PMQ)

Tools

PMO and reporting toolsets

SharePoint

MS Project

MS Office suite

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title

Lead PMO Data Analyst

Location

Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary

Circa £49,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing

• Lead day-to-day delivery of portfolio reporting, analysis and data management across the P&P area
• Own and improve project control reporting, ensuring consistent monitoring of cost, schedule, risk and milestones
• Deliver accurate, timely and insightful portfolio dashboards and management information
• Lead development, configuration and assurance of PMO reporting tools and data models
• Support transition to new ways of working, including Agile tooling and methodologies, aligned to strategic initiatives
• Act as the operational data and reporting lead between Grade 9 analysts and the Grade 12 Head of Data, Tooling & Reporting

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Practised PMO / PM&C experience within a large, complex project, programme or portfolio environment, with strong understanding of PMO operations, performance management and reporting cycles
• Advanced data analytics capability, including data modelling and Excel skills, supported by Power BI for transformation, visualisation and portfolio dashboard development
• Working knowledge of PM standards and governance (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP, LCM), supported by or working towards a recognised PM qualification (e.g. APM PMQ)

Desirable:

• Data Analytics / Business Intelligence qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with Agile delivery and enterprise tooling (e.g. Jira, ServiceNow), supporting evolving ways of working and reporting automation
• Advanced user of PMO and reporting toolsets, including Power BI, SharePoint, MS Project and the MS Office suite

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The PMO Data Team

The PMO Data team plays a critical role in how the organisation plans, delivers and measures change. Working as part of a wider PMO team, you'll help shape the reporting, dashboards and data tools that underpin effective project control and portfolio decision-making. EIT's Programme & Project function is undergoing significant change as it evolves how projects are delivered for BAE Systems, and this role offers a genuine opportunity to be part of that journey. You'll manage and improve our BAU, get involved in and strategic initiatives, supporting new ways of working such as Agile delivery, while owning key reporting products and helping improve tooling and automation. The role provides strong development opportunities, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to build both technical and leadership capability alongside Portfolio Delivery Leads, Programme and Project Managers, and PMO colleagues across the business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

30th January 2026