PMO and Performance Business Analyst

AstraZeneca; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Liverpool seeks a PMO and Performance Business Analyst to manage project business cases and provide performance insights. The ideal candidate will have strong project management and Excel skills, alongside experience in regulatory environments. Join a company focused on making a significant impact on patients' lives, with a commitment to inclusion and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing project business cases and benefits tracking in regulated environments.
• Able to validate and present large volumes of project data effectively.
• Capable of providing training and guidance on capital management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project business case development and performance analysis.
• Track and report capital expenditure in partnership with Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in PMO functions.

Skills

Project management techniques

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Data visualization tools

Benefits tracking

Education

PRINCE2 or data analysis certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

PMO and Performance Business Analyst

Speke, Liverpool

Reporting to the Speke Site PMO Lead, this role is accountable for managing all aspects of project business case development, benefits tracking, and capital expenditure to support site efficiency and performance. As PMO & Performance Analyst, you will play a key role in integrating strategy, scorecard, and Tier KPIs, acting as the main contact for performance data and reporting. You will champion best practices in project and performance management, working closely with Operational Excellence to continuously improve how site KPIs and performance insights drive effective decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement within PMO and Performance functions.
• Support and oversee business case development, capital planning, and project sponsorship.
• Track and report capital expenditure; partner with Finance on budgets.
• Provide training and guidance on capital management and business case preparation.
• Manage benefits and savings tracking, ensuring accurate measurement and reporting.
• Deliver performance data and insights to support effective decision making.
• Enhance PMO efficiency and represent the function in cross-departmental initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Deployment of project management techniques
• Development, validation and presentation of project data
• Forecasting, tracking and reporting of capital expenditure and project budgets.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, dashboard creation, and integration with Power BI or other data visualization tools for performance reporting.
• Good listening and interpersonal skills
• Working and influencing within a matrix organisation
• Good organisational skills and a structured approach to tasks
• Excellent workshop and individual/group training facilitation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preparation of clear executive reports and project documentation
• Creation and delivery of presentations tailored to stakeholders in different parts/levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated experience guiding project teams in highly regulated environments, ensuring adherence to cGMP and internal procedures.
• Skilled at quantitative benefits tracking and savings measurement for continuous improvement
• Proven ability to collect, validate, and synthesise large volumes of operational performance data from multiple sources, ensuring timely, actionable insights for decision makers.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• PRINCE2 or data analysis qualification
• Lean tools and principles deployment

At AstraZeneca, our work is important and valued. We are proactive, science-based, and solutions-oriented, always striving to make a significant impact on patients' lives. Our inclusive and friendly community fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that each voice matters. With a focus on growth and innovation, there are always exciting opportunities to quality assure new products as we go to market around the world.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

27-Aug-2025

Closing Date

10-Sept-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.