PMO Analyst

Curtiss-Wright; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a PMO Analyst to enhance project management processes within their growing team. This role focuses on standardizing practices and improving efficiencies across project phases. You will deliver timely reports, support project planning, and assist in cost estimation while ensuring compliance with the Business Management System. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of projects in heavily regulated markets, prioritizing safety and reliability. If you have a passion for project management and stakeholder engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong domain knowledge in project management; experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide reporting and metrics aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Develop templates in Primavera and Microsoft Project.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Estimating Abilities

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management Knowledge

Education

Project Management Qualification (e.g., PMI, APM)

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

PMO Analyst

Our Wimborne, UK business unit is growing! We are looking for a PMO Analyst to join our Project Management Office (PMO) team to provide expertise, support, and reporting for the Project Management function. The role aims to standardise processes and introduce efficiencies across all project phases, serving as the source of templates, guidance, and metrics for good project management practices.

The PMO Analyst is responsible for delivering timely reports, supporting PMO responsibilities, and assisting Portfolio and Programme Managers with tools and documentation to ensure compliance with the Business Management System.

Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Responsibilities:

1. Provision of reporting and metrics aligned with the needs of stakeholders across projects, programmes, and portfolios (P3O).
2. Project Planning:
   • Develop and provide templates in Primavera and Microsoft Project.
   • Offer guidance on project reporting, including Earned Value Management (EVM).
   • Assess project schedule health against industry standards.
3. Cost Estimation:
   • Perform 3-point estimating and Monte Carlo simulations.
   • Use analogous estimation techniques.
   • Support bid processes.
4. Management Support:
   • Investigate cost anomalies and schedule slippage.
   • Conduct risk reviews.
5. Standardise project management templates and documents, and promote their use through formal release processes.
6. Create and maintain onboarding training materials for new project professionals.
7. Develop and support the PMO toolset.
8. Assist business functions such as Finance and Head of Programmes as needed.
9. Support month-end revenue recognition and forecasting activities.
10. Produce KPIs as required by leadership and QA.
11. Provide administrative support for project and programme reviews.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to obtain UKSV security clearance; must be a British National due to security contractual compliance.
• Strong domain knowledge in project management; experience preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across multiple departments.
• Strong estimating abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and make decisions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PMI, APM) is desirable.
• Experience in regulated industries is a plus.
• High ethical standards and ability to build trust.
• Analytical mindset with sound decision-making skills.
• Confident in challenging and influencing within domain expertise.

About Us

Our Values, Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments. Ultra Energy, a Curtiss Wright Business Unit, is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing for heavily regulated markets such as nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas. We develop sensors and control solutions for harsh environments, prioritizing safety and reliability. Our focus is on customer success through all stages of our process, from sales to delivery and support. Our customers trust our commitment to safety.

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