PMO Analyst

Pontoon; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking employment consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a PMO Analyst to enhance project delivery within their Customer Excellence team. This dynamic role involves maintaining project frameworks, monitoring governance adherence, and championing stakeholder engagement, all in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in complex organizations and excellence in communication. If you are passionate about driving change and improving processes, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PMO Analyst in large, complex organizations.
• A strong track record in customer-focused industries delivering change programs.
• Resilient, proactive, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PMO frameworks, standards, and templates ensuring consistency.
• Monitor adherence to governance processes and escalate risks when necessary.
• Support tracking of risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.

Skills

PMO governance

Program management

Project delivery methodologies

Exceptional communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Education

PMO qualification (or working towards one)

Job description

PMO Analyst

3 Months (Scope to become permanent)

Castle Donington (Hybrid working)

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking an experienced PMO Analyst to join their Project Management Office within the Customer Excellence team. If you have a passion for transformation and a knack for delivering projects with precision, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a PMO Analyst, you'll play a vital role in ensuring projects run smoothly and achieve their intended outcomes. You will report directly to the PMO Manager and work collaboratively with teams across the organization. This role is ideally based in Castle Donnington, but we offer flexibility across our offices in the West Midlands, East Midlands, Southwest, or Wales. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, with travel to Castle Donnington once a week and the remainder of your time working from home.

What You Will Do

• Maintain PMO frameworks, standards, and templates to ensure consistency across projects.
• Monitor adherence to governance processes, proactively escalating risks and issues when necessary.
• Support the identification and tracking of risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure effective management.
• Assist in monitoring project progress against timelines and dependencies.
• Help update the Programme Transformation Plan, managing prioritization, dependencies, and risks.
• Provide support for the Change Request Log for all new changes raised.
• Assist in updating plans, milestones, and benefits, escalating where necessary.
• Conduct stage gate assessments and post-implementation reviews to promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organization to ensure alignment and governance.
• Champion stakeholder engagement and change management for seamless processes and ways of working.
• Enhance PMO tools, templates, and documentation.
• Support the continuous improvement of the PMO Function and embed best practices in project management.

About You

• Proven experience as a PMO Analyst in large, complex organizations.
• Expertise in PMO governance, program management, and project delivery methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2).
• PMO qualification (or currently working towards one).
• A strong track record in customer-focused industries, successfully delivering technical and business change programs.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Resilient, proactive, and highly organized, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to making decisions that benefit the wider community.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence. You will be empowered to make a difference, contribute to transformational projects, and work in a supportive environment that champions professional development.

If you're enthusiastic about driving change and have the skills to support our PMO, we encourage you to apply! Bring your passion and expertise to a role where you can truly make an impact.

Please be advised: If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.