PMO Analyst - Civil Infrastructure & Construction

WSP; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a PMO support role within our Programme Solutions team in the UK. You will help deliver robust governance, reporting and project controls for major infrastructure programmes, working closely with project teams, the PMO Manager and the data analytics function.

This is an early-career opportunity to develop hands-on experience in PMO processes, data quality, dashboards and governance within a structured, delivery-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with structured information, reporting and project data in PMO environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to Power BI is advantageous.
• Ability to analyse data to create meaningful insight for stakeholders.
• Strong organisation, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support programme governance activities, including reporting cycles and coordination across stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails to support transparency and assurance.
• Ensure outputs align with PMO standards and templates.
• Provide information to support governance forums and decision-making.
• Collaborate with data analytics to structure PMO datasets for reporting and analysis.
• Ensure information is accurate and aligned to PMO standards; support day-to-day PMO operations.
• Contribute to a delivery-focused PMO to enable effective programme delivery.

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

This role sits within our growing Programme Solutions team, where you will support the successful delivery of projects and programmes through strong PMO, governance and project controls practices.

Working closely with project teams, the PMO Manager and the data/analytics function, the role plays a key part in maintaining robust reporting, governance and project controls, supporting a data-driven approach to programme management.

You’ll gain hands-on experience of major infrastructure programmes while developing your capability in project controls, PMO processes and programme delivery environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career looking to build experience in a structured, delivery-focused PMO.

The role is suited to individuals developing their capability in programme environments, with a focus on learning, applying established processes, and building strong data, reporting and project controls skills.

Governance & PMO Processes

• Support programme governance activities, including reporting cycles, meetings and coordination across stakeholders
• Maintain structured documentation and audit trails to support transparency and assurance
• Ensure outputs align with agreed PMO processes, standards and templates
• Provide well-structured information to support governance forums and decision-making
• Work with the data analytics team to ensure PMO datasets are captured and structured in a way that supports reporting and analysis
• Work closely with project teams to ensure information is accurate, complete and aligned to PMO standards
• Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the PMO, supporting a structured and well-managed programme environment

Programme Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Consolidate and analyse data across projects to provide accurate and meaningful insights into programme performance
• Support the production of programme reporting outputs, including dashboards and governance packs
• Consolidate project information to provide a clear view of programme performance
• Work with the data analytics team to help translate project data into programme reporting outputs
• Monitor key performance indicators and highlight variances or emerging risks to identify performance trends, support early mitigation of threats and capture opportunities

Continuous Improvement

• Support improvements to PMO processes, reporting and data quality
• Identify opportunities to enhance consistency, efficiency and effectiveness across the programme
• Contribute to the development of a well-functioning, delivery-focused PMO

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Experience working with structured information, reporting and project/programme data ideally in a PMO environment
• Experience of analysing data to create meaningful insight and management information for presentation to stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) is advantageous
• Understanding of, or strong interest in project, programme or PMO environments
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Clear communication skills and the ability to present information in a structured way
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn and develop

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

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