PMO Analyst

LA International; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a PMO Analyst to enhance project delivery through effective governance and risk management. This role demands a strong background in PMO and assurance, with a focus on quality management and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to navigate complex project environments. You will be instrumental in developing financial controls and ensuring adherence to governance principles, all while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in PMO/Assurance and Prince2 certification required.
• Experience in management reporting and financial controls essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective running of the Delivery Methodology and Governance regime.
• Oversee the Risk Management process for projects/programmes.

Skills

Governance Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Problem Solving

Education

PMO/Assurance Qualification (e.g., P30)

Prince2 Certification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

PM Tools (e.g., Clarity/Niku)

Job description

PMO Analyst
Inside IR35
4 days a week onsite in Farnborough
DV clearance + Strap
Sole British

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

1. Quality Management Methodology & Governance: Ensure the effective running of the Delivery Methodology and Governance regime for delivery projects/programmes within a function, business area or portfolio. Identify issues and trends and recommend and implement solutions. Develops and implements a quality and assurance strategy.
2. Planning & Resource Management: Facilitate the development and maintenance of the programme and project plans and dependency logs. Identify planning issues and trends and recommend and implement solutions.
3. Leadership & Stakeholders: Manage the maintenance of stakeholder information and communication logs. Ensure integrity of information flow through consistent traffic lights.
4. Risk Management: Oversee the Risk Management process for projects/programmes. Escalate risks with wider or strategic implications appropriately.
5. Change Management: Manage the Change Management process, escalate wider implications, identify impacts on critical paths, and evidence process effectiveness.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

1. Quality & Assurance: Confidently run governance meetings, handle queries, resolve conflicts, design templates, and propose improvements.
2. Commercial Finance & 3rd Party Management: Establish relationships with procurement, assist in resolving issues.
3. Customer Centric: Build strong relationships with client and internal teams.
4. Tools, Systems & Data: Select and implement tools, ensure data integrity, and recommend improvements.
5. Business Skills & Professionalism: Apply business knowledge, understand market position.
6. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identify root causes, make and implement decisions.

Must-have qualifications

1. Recognised qualification in PMO/Assurance (e.g., P30)
2. Prince2 or equivalent project management certification
3. Understanding of delivery governance principles and experience delivering projects
4. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
5. Strong organisational skills and resilience
6. Experience in management reporting, performance metrics, financial controls, and benefits realisation
7. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint), PM tools (e.g., Clarity/Niku), and automation of reports
8. Risk and compliance management experience
9. Excellent planning and organisational skills

Additional information

The PMO Specialist will develop and maintain financial controls but will not own the budget. Key performance indicators include delivery within time, cost, and quality, adherence to governance and methodology, and customer satisfaction. No direct reports. High-security clearance is preferred due to the role's nature.