PMO Analyst

GUARDIAN NEWS AND MEDIA; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in London is seeking a PMO Analyst to support a wide portfolio of projects. The role focuses on best practices in demand management and resource planning, requiring experience in project management methodologies. This is an opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with a strong focus on career development and inclusive culture.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Generous pension scheme

Volunteering days

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Free yoga and pilates classes

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a PMO Analyst in a global or international organization.
• Good understanding of project management methodologies.
• Adept at managing and analyzing large volumes of data.
• Curious mindset with a tenacious approach to questioning.
• Skilled at managing relationships with a collaborative approach.
• Possesses a process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GT&D teams use the defined Ways of Working.
• Support demand management meetings with data.
• Assist with service transition to ensure successful delivery.
• Facilitate GT&D governance meetings and collate reports.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Data analysis

Relationship management

Process improvement

Education

Experience as a PMO Analyst

Tools

Waterfall/Agile methodologies

Job description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a PMO Analyst to join the Group Technology & Data (GT&D) team. This is a varied and collaborative role providing skilful and crucial support to a wide portfolio of programmes and projects across the entire organisation.

As a PMO Analyst you’ll ensure best practice and continuous improvement in demand management, resource planning, portfolio level risk and issue management, reporting, governance and financial tracking. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic and pragmatic problem solver who is quick to build relationships with a curious and analytical approach.

About the Role

• Encourage best practice through ensuring GT&D teams use the defined Ways of Working (WoW) guidelines, processes and templates, helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supporting the Head of PMO and PMO Manager in facilitating the demand management meetings, encouraging timely and accurately populated data, supporting GT&D with the onboarding of resources including engagement with recruitment agencies or professional services
• Supporting with service transition, working with the PMO team to ensure initiatives & products are planned, resourced, delivered and transitioned to Service Operations successfully.
• Ensuring facilitation of GT&D governance meetings, collating and quality assurance of input and preparing outputs following meetings, including regular GT&D project and programme status updates
• Utilising required tools for projects, resources and reporting including project management methodologies such as Waterfall/Agile and ensuring continuous improvement and best practice.

About You

• Previous demonstrable experience as a PMO Analyst in a global or international organisation
• Good understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall/Agile)
• Adept at managing and analysing large volumes of data related to project finances, risks, and schedules.
• A curious mindset, demonstrating the tenacity to query, question and validate content from a multitude of sources
• Skilled at managing relationships with a collaborative and empathetic approach, facilitating project teams to work more effectively together
• Possesses a process-improvement mindset, facilitating efficient delivery whilst balancing broader, strategic goals.

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You\'ll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.