PMO Analyst

Harvey Nash; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a detail-oriented PMO Analyst to support the Project Management Office in Lancaster. The role involves monitoring project progress, ensuring best practices, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in project analysis. This is a full-time position with flexible hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Project Analyst role.
• Ability to balance priorities and deal with complex project data.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including academic and professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the progress of ISS projects aligned with the University's strategic priorities.
• Support the consistent adoption and utilisation of best practice standards.
• Track and report on project progress, resources, risks, issues, and budgets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

PMO Analyst

Lancaster University are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive PMO Analyst to join our Project Management Office within the Information Systems Services Department (ISS). This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of strategic and operational projects that enhance teaching, research, student experience, and institutional effectiveness. This is a full‑time, fixed‑term position until 31 July 2026.

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £33,002 to £39,906 Full time, Fixed Term
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interview Date: Monday 17 November 2025

Working in the Project Management Office (PMO) and reporting to the Head of Projects and Portfolio, you will support the programme leadership as a central source of truth through the collation and analysis of programme information. You will advise on the consistent adoption of best practice standards and processes, tailoring as appropriate. You will work in close collaboration with the programme team and wider stakeholders, building effective working relationships at all levels and offering support.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the progress of ISS projects and programmes aligned with the University's strategic priorities.
• Support the consistent adoption and utilisation of best practice standards, methodology and toolkits.
• Track and report on project progress, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets.
• Maintain dashboards and reports for senior leadership, programme team and wider stakeholders.
• Provide high‑quality analytical support to inform planning and decision‑making.
• Work closely with project managers, academic departments and professional services to ensure alignment and compliance with governance processes.
• Assist with resource planning and benefits realisation tracking across the project portfolio.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience working in a Project Analyst role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to balance priorities and deal with complex project data.
• Be able to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including academic and professional staff.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work‑life balance. We would expect a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.

For internal University staff, a secondment opportunity may be considered for this role – please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager before you apply.

To apply, please provide a CV and cover letter.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.