PMO Analyst

Leonardo UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Bristol seeks a PMO Analyst to support IT projects with guidance and quality assurance. The ideal candidate has PMO experience, attention to detail, and familiarity with project lifecycle methodologies. This role offers a hybrid work setup and comprehensive benefits, fostering both professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Mental health support

Online course access

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a PMO team.
• Exposure to and understanding of the full project life cycle (Waterfall & Agile).
• Demonstrable attention to detail, thoroughness, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ensure IT projects follow established methodologies.
• Facilitate resource meetings for effective decision-making.
• Collate management information for portfolio reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement practices

Effective communication

Education

APMP or PRINCE 2 certification

Tools

Jira

Job description

Your Impact

Your Impact

Ready to play a key role in shaping the future of digital transformation within a leading aerospace, defence, and security company? As Leonardo UK continues to grow its Digital & IT PMO team, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a PMO Analyst to help drive and assure a dynamic portfolio of change across a fast-evolving IT organisation.

In this role, you’ll bring your experience of working within a PMO environment to support a broad range of projects and programmes. Your ability to adapt, communicate effectively, and deliver results will be key to your success. In return, we’ll support your development with tailored training and clear progression opportunities.

With over 45,000 employees globally – including 7,000 in the UK – Leonardo is one of the world’s key players in aerospace, defence, and security. We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and building the technology of tomorrow

The role is hybrid with the normal onsite place of work being our Bristol office (or negotiable to some other Leonardo sites), so we can work as a team when required. Some travel to other UK sites may also be required occasionally.

What you’ll do as a PMO Analyst

• Provide practical advice, guidance, and quality assurance to ensure IT projects follow the established project management methodology.
• Support and facilitate resource meetings and governance forums to enable effective decision-making and project oversight.
• Collate management information and data to contribute to monthly performance reviews and portfolio reporting.
• Facilitate the review process for Lessons learned and report key findings to the Portfolio performance review.
• Assist project managers in project delivery using in-house tools and industry recognised methodologies
• Prioritise of workload and effective communication of appropriate issues and escalations
• Identify and contribution opportunities for process improvement within the IT organisation
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and other support teams to deliver an integrated service

What you will bring

• Previous experience of working within a PMO team
• Exposure to and understanding of the full project life cycle (Waterfall & Agile Methodologies knowledge)
• Demonstrable attention to detail, thoroughness and commitment to quality and accountability of own output
• Experience with implementing process improvement practices (desirable)
• Experience with Jira (desirable)
• APMP or PRINCE 2 certification is desirable

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: security and vetting page.

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK.

Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Additional Locations: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid