Program Management Officer

Certain Advantage; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly analytical PMO Analyst to join their portfolio team in Coventry. This pivotal role requires expertise in project governance and digital innovation. The ideal candidate will manage project schedules, support change control, and utilize tools like Jira and Tableau for effective reporting. A proven track record in similar roles and a formal PM qualification is desirable. This is a 12 month contract with a rate of £27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Jira and Tableau with coding for reporting.
• Experience in a PMO or Project Analyst role in large environments.
• Strong understanding of project frameworks (APM, PRINCE2).
• Ability to interpret complex data into simplified messages.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio-wide standards and document control.
• Maintain complex project schedules and digital tools.
• Manage risk/opportunity registers and change control workflows.
• Define and track delivery KPIs for executive decision-making.

Skills

Jira (including JQL scripting)

Tableau (or similar BI tools)

Advanced Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Formal PM qualification (APM, PRINCE2, or PMI)

Tools

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.

The Role

As the PMO Analyst, you will act as the "engine room" for our project portfolio. Your role is to ensure governance is robust, schedules are aligned, and data is visualized in a way that tells a clear story to our stakeholders. From JQL scripting in Jira to architecting Tableau dashboards, you will be the technical expert who ensures our delivery stays on track.

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