PMO Analyst

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ascot; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a PMO Analyst to join the Digital Services team. The role focuses on prioritising and governing projects, delivering on time and within budget, and assuring project quality across a portfolio.

You will work with the Head of Digital Programmes and leadership to provide insightful analysis, robust reporting, and coaching on PMO practices in a collaborative digital environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level or specialist equivalent.
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, Management of Portfolio MoP, or equivalent).
• ECDL or excellent PC literacy, including knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the new project demand process, supporting the effective prioritisation of new initiatives.
• Maintain and continuously improve robust PMO processes and ways of working.
• Produce clear, insightful analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making.
• Support the Head of Digital Programmes and Digital Services Leadership Team with accurate and relevant project information.
• Track and monitor project data to provide objective quality assurance across the portfolio.
• Support Digital Services Project Delivery colleagues by providing guidance and coaching on PMO processes.
• Help promote a consistent and effective approach to project governance and deliver.

Skills

PMO knowledge

Project software

Data visualisation

Reporting

Communication

Statistical analysis

Teamwork

Education

Degree level or specialist equivalent

PRINCE2 qualification

ECDL or strong MS Office literacy

Tools

Power BI

PowerQuery

Microsoft Report Builder

Job description

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Services team as a PMO Analyst, playing an important part in the successful delivery of our digital projects. You will support the effective prioritisation, governance and delivery of projects, helping to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and fit for purpose. Main duties of the job. Working closely with the Head of Digital Programmes, the Digital Services Leadership Team and Project Delivery colleagues, you will provide high-quality analysis, reporting and assurance to support informed decision-making and the continuous improvement of project delivery. Working for our organisation

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS. We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

As PMO Analyst, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the new project demand process, supporting the effective prioritisation of new initiatives.
• Maintain and continuously improve robust PMO processes and ways of working.
• Produce clear, insightful analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making.
• Support the Head of Digital Programmes and Digital Services Leadership Team with accurate and relevant project information.
• Track and monitor project data to provide objective quality assurance across the portfolio.
• Support Digital Services Project Delivery colleagues by providing guidance and coaching on PMO processes.
• Help promote a consistent and effective approach to project governance and deliver

You will play a central role in maintaining effective PMO processes and supporting the successful delivery of Digital Services projects. A key part of the role will be leading the new project demand process and ensuring appropriate information is available to support prioritisation and strategic decision-making. You will monitor and analyse project data, producing meaningful reports and providing objective assurance to help identify progress and support effective project delivery. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Digital Programmes, Digital Services Leadership Team and Project Delivery colleagues, providing guidance and coaching to encourage consistent use of PMO processes and support their continued improvement. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting successful project delivery within a collaborative digital environment.

Please see the job description / person specification for further information

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree level or specialist equivalent
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, Management of Portfolio MoP, or equivalent)
• ECDL or excellent PC literacy, including knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continual professional development within Portfolio, Programme or Project management from foundational to practitioner level (APMP, MOP, MSP, etc)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience of managing projects or portfolios in complex and challenging environments
• Experience in a PMO or related role

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within a Digital Services or similar high paced environment
• Public sector experience
• Healthcare domain experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• In-depth specialist PMO knowledge and application of portfolio management frameworks and methodologies, specifically PRINCE2
• Demonstrable proficiency in project management software, data visualisation tools, and reporting
• Excellent MS Office Suite skills
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of project management jargon and best practices
• In depth, advanced level statistical, analytical and reporting skills, able to gather data from wide variety of sources
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills at all levels of the organisation

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of NHS procurement and business case guidelines
• Ability to create reports and dashboards using PowerQuery / PowerBi / Microsoft Report Builder or similar

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel between sites

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.