PMO Analyst

LegalAndGeneral; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a PMO Analyst for their Group Functions Change & Technology Services team. This role focuses on supporting governance and control of the Group Change Portfolio through effective project delivery. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and experience in PMO or project support roles. The position offers competitive benefits, including a performance-related bonus and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

25+ days holiday

Competitive family leave

Electric car scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO or project support roles.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile.
• Ability to analyse data and produce accurate reports.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of project and portfolio processes.
• Maintaining accurate project and resource data.
• Providing high-quality reporting on status and risks.
• Tracking and managing financial processes.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Financial tracking

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

PPM tools (KeyedIn)

Job description

We’re looking for a PMO Analyst to join our Group Functions Change & Technology Services team. This role is key to supporting governance and control within the Service Office enabling effective delivery of the Group Change Portfolio. If you’re organised, detail-oriented and passionate about driving successful change we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting delivery of project and portfolio processes to meet stakeholder requirements
• Maintaining accurate portfolio project and resource data within PPM tools
• Ensuring timely and high-quality reporting on status, risks, issues and dependencies
• Monitoring adherence to lifecycle frameworks, standards and controls
• Tracking and managing financial processes including cost reporting and accruals
• Producing meeting packs and capturing actions and decisions accurately
• Identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities across processes
• Supporting mandate and business case submissions and approvals

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO or project support roles
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile
• Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyse data and produce accurate reports
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Knowledge of financial tracking and resource management
• Exposure to PPM tools such as KeyedIn or similar
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participation in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• Many discounts we offer for our own products and at a range of high‑street stores and online
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer.

Additional Information

At L&G we believe it’s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us you’ll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing, you’ll be empowered through initiatives that support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part‑time, term‑time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential, and connection to our purpose.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Program Management, PMBOK, PPM Tools, Waterfall, Project Server, Project Management, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, SDLC

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1