PMO Support Analyst 12 month FTC

Isio; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a PMO Support Officer to coordinate and deliver business projects. The role involves managing documentation, ensuring compliance, and acting as a liaison between teams. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and ideally hold project management certifications. This position supports a hybrid work approach, requiring 2-3 days in the office.

Benefits

Significant development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and cross-team coordination.
• Assist Project Managers in delivering projects and supporting the Technical Model Group.
• Prepare reports, adhere to governance, identify and escalate risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation, track deadlines, and coordinate resources.
• Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
• Act as a liaison between project teams, developers, and third-party vendors.

Skills

Organisational & Documentation

Project Support

Compliance & Risk

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

PM certifications (e.g., PRINCE2)

Job description

Overview

PMO Support Officer (PSO) - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

We’re growing and want you to be part of our journey. The PMO Support role coordinates and delivers a business project, working closely with the Technical Model Group (TMG) team and Project Manager. The PSO organises planning and execution of a project, including scheduling tasks, risk and progress management, stakeholder liaison, and monitoring finances and budgets.

A PSO acts as the driving force and has a direct impact on the efficiency and overall success of the project. This requires excellent communication, organisational skills, logical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Administrative & Logistical Support

• Manage project documentation (e.g., project plans, status reports, budgets).
• Schedule meetings, track deadlines, and coordinate resources across cross-functional teams (e.g., project, development, TMG and business).

Project Coordination

• Assist Project Managers in delivering projects and supporting the Technical Model Group (TMG) Team.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with Isio’s financial and regulatory standards.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks.
• Prepare progress reports for senior leadership, highlighting risks (e.g., regulatory changes, investment volatility).

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as a liaison between project teams, developers, and third-party vendors.
• Draft client communications (e.g., updates on projects).

Risk Management

• Identify and escalate project risks (e.g., data security issues, delays, inter-dependencies).
• Support audits and quality assurance processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Organisational & Documentation: Manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and cross-team coordination.
• Project Support: Assist PMs/TMG, monitor timelines/budgets, ensure compliance.
• Compliance & Risk: Prepare reports, adhere to governance, identify/escalate risks (e.g., delays, security).
• Stakeholder Liaison: Bridge teams/vendors, draft client updates.
• Preferred: PM certifications (e.g., PRINCE2), financial sector experience.

Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose

• Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients and each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
• Future Focus: We push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients and society.
• Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions, strengthening our approach.
• People First: Pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.

Location & Working Pattern

This role is based in our Birmingham office. We work on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of 2–3 days in the office.

What we offer

Isio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work available will enable this.

You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here: Isio – Careers & Benefits

About Isio

Isio was formed in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. We are an industry-leading challenger offering expertise across Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth for an integrated client experience.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where colleagues belong. We uphold respect, fairness and inclusion in our actions and decisions, creating a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all.

We have offices across the UK and many roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to support work-life balance. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]