Program Management Officer

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy is seeking a PMO Analyst to join their portfolio team. This pivotal role is focused on project governance and digital innovation. Responsibilities include supporting governance standards, managing project schedules, and developing dashboards in Tableau. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale projects, strong skills in Jira, and advanced Excel proficiency. This is a 12-month contract located in Coventry, with an hourly rate of £27 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Jira and Tableau, comfortable with coding for reporting.
• Proven PMO, Project Analyst, or Support role experience.
• Advanced Excel skills to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of portfolio-wide standards and assurance processes.
• Maintain project schedules and lead digital tools management.
• Analyze resource needs for effective capacity planning.
• Coordinate 'Lessons Learned' sessions and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Proficient in Jira (including JQL scripting)

Tableau or similar BI tools

Advanced Excel skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

Formal PM qualification (APM, PRINCE2, or PMI)

Tools

Jira

Tableau

Confluence

Job description

PMO Analyst (Project Portfolio & Governance)

Sector: Engineering / Infrastructure / Technology
£27 per hour Umbrella
*INSIDE IR35*
12 Month Contract
Coventry

We are looking for a highly analytical PMO Analyst to join our portfolio team. This is a pivotal role where project governance meets digital innovation. You won't just be tracking milestones; you will be building the dashboards and reporting frameworks that drive multi-million-pound decision-making across our entire project estate.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation of portfolio-wide standards, document control, and rigorous assurance processes.
• Maintain complex project schedules and milestone plans. You will take the lead on maintaining digital tools (Jira/Confluence) and developing Tableau dashboards to track KPIs, resource use, and timelines.
• Proactively manage risk/opportunity registers and administer change control workflows to ensure project integrity.
• Define and track delivery KPIs, producing high-impact insights that aid executive decision-making.
• Analyze short- and long-term resource needs to support effective capacity planning across the delivery streams.
• Coordinate "Lessons Learned" sessions and promote a culture of knowledge sharing and "Customer Love."

Essential Requirements

• Proficient in Jira (including JQL scripting) and Tableau (or similar BI tools). You should be comfortable with coding languages used for reporting and dashboarding.
• Proven experience in a PMO, Project Analyst, or Support role within a complex, large-scale environment.
• Familiarity with project/portfolio frameworks (APM, PRINCE2) and a strong understanding of risk, issue, and change control.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex data into simplified messages for stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and maintain stakeholder maps.

Desirable

• Formal PM qualification (APM, PRINCE2, or PMI).
• Experience in Engineering, Infrastructure, or technical sectors.
• Knowledge of lifecycle frameworks such as RIBA or V-model.
• Experience with Confluence and collaborative digital platforms.