PMO Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

South East Water; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in the UK is seeking a PMO Analyst for a 12-month fixed term role. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing project data, ensuring quality assurance, and supporting governance standards. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, experience in a PMO environment, and proficiency in data analysis software. The role includes a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, along with numerous benefits such as a pension scheme and flexible holiday leave.

Benefits

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum.

Flexible annual leave policy.

Paid volunteering days.

Cycle to work scheme.

Health cash plan.

Life assurance.

Wellbeing related benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a PMO or similar environment focused on project support.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile.
• Proficiency in data analysis software to collect and interpret project data.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and report on project data, including milestones and budgets.
• Provide quality assurance on project status reports.
• Assist with project tracking and the management of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID).
• Act as a super-user for the Project Portfolio Management tool.
• Provide administrative support managing schedules and onboarding logistics.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Project Management Principles

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Summary

Are you a natural problem-solver who loves diving into data to find the story behind the numbers? Do you want a role that sits right at the heart of the action? We are looking for a PMO Analyst to join our Technology & Insights directorate on a 12 month Fixed Term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to act as the central hub for our project portfolio, ensuring the seamless delivery of vital projects and programmes. You won't just be crunching numbers; you will be providing the essential insights that help our senior management make data-driven decisions. Whether you are a rising talent looking to grow your career or an experienced professional seeking a fluid role with impact, you will play a key part in maintaining our governance standards and supporting our project managers to succeed.

Main Responsibilities

As our PMO Analyst, you will support the PMO Lead and the wider team by keeping our project data accurate, accessible, and insightful. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather, analyse, and report on critical project data, including milestones, budgets, and resource allocation, preparing these insights for the senior management team.
• Quality Assurance: Act as a guardian of quality, providing assurance on project status reports and ensuring all data submitted is accurate and consistent.
• Governance & Tracking: Assist with project tracking and the management of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID), ensuring every project sticks to our established governance standards.
• System Super-User: Act as the super‑user for our Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, maintaining templates and guidance documents to ensure a consistent approach across the business.
• Team Support: Provide direct administrative support to the PMO team, managing schedules, team calendars, and handling the onboarding and offboarding logistics for project managers.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail‑oriented, and ready to get stuck in. To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Experience: Demonstrated experience working in a PMO or similar environment, specifically with a focus on project support, data management, and quality assurance.
• Project Knowledge: A solid understanding of project management principles, documentation, and methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis software (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) and the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret project data.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly to various team members.
• Problem Solving: The capacity to identify issues within project data or processes and suggest practical solutions.
• Organisation: Excellent time management skills to handle a variety of tasks, from scheduling meetings to managing IT access and equipment allocation.

Note: This is a 12 month fixed term role.

Employees are required to be flexible and prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Equal Opportunities

We recognise creativity comes from diversity. We are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity.

Benefits

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

Recruitment Process

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• As part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Compensation

£35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience