PMO Analyst

Leonardo UK Ltd; Warmley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and security company is looking for a PMO Analyst to support IT projects and drive change in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong PMO background, with responsibilities including project oversight and stakeholder liaison. Candidates should have familiarity with project management methodologies and tools like Jira. The position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave policy

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Financial rewards for referrals

Flexible benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a PMO team.
• Exposure to full project life cycle (Waterfall & Agile knowledge).
• Demonstrable commitment to quality and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and quality assurance for IT projects.
• Support resource meetings and governance forums.
• Collate management information for performance reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Communication

Adaptability

Education

APMP or PRINCE 2 certification

Tools

Jira

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Ready to play a key role in shaping the future of digital transformation within a leading aerospace, defence, and security company? Leonardo UK is growing its Digital & IT PMO team, offering a fantastic opportunity for a PMO Analyst to help drive and assure a dynamic portfolio of change across a fast-evolving IT organisation. In this role, you'll bring your experience of working within a PMO environment to support a broad range of projects and programmes. Your ability to adapt, communicate effectively, and deliver results will be key to your success. In return, we’ll support your development with tailored training and clear progression opportunities.

With over 45,000 employees globally – including 7,000 in the UK – Leonardo is one of the world’s key players in aerospace, defence, and security. We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and building the technology of tomorrow.

The role is hybrid with the normal onsite place of work being our Bristol office (or negotiable to some other Leonardo sites), so we can work as a team when required. Some travel to other UK sites may also be required occasionally.

What you’ll do as a PMO Analyst:

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice, guidance, and quality assurance to ensure IT projects follow the established project management methodology.
• Support and facilitate resource meetings and governance forums to enable effective decision-making and project oversight.
• Collate management information and data to contribute to monthly performance reviews and portfolio reporting.
• Facilitate the review process for Lessons learned and report key findings to the Portfolio performance review.
• Assist project managers in project delivery using in-house tools and industry recognised methodologies
• Prioritise workload and effective communication of appropriate issues and escalations
• Identify and contribute opportunities for process improvement within the IT organisation
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and other support teams to deliver an integrated service

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a PMO team
• Exposure to and understanding of the full project life cycle (Waterfall & Agile Methodologies knowledge)
• Demonstrable attention to detail, thoroughness and commitment to quality and accountability of own output
• Experience with implementing process improvement practices (desirable)
• Experience with Jira (desirable)
• APMP or PRINCE 2 certification is desirable

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: career pages at Leonardo

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK.

Location and Contract

Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Additional Locations: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid