Programme Management Office (PMO) Analyst

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a PMO Specialist to provide critical support in delivering transformational change. In this role, you will support programme leadership by collating and analyzing information while advising on best practices. The position offers hybrid work options and various employee benefits, including generous holiday and health perks.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Discounted staff membership options at the Campus gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and work to key milestones with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical skills for collating and analyzing programme information.
• Effective communication skills for advising on best practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the programme leadership as a central source of truth.
• Advise on the consistent adoption of best practice standards.
• Build effective working relationships at all levels.

Job description

Overview

Internal to University of Leeds Transformation Office Employees only. This role will be based on the university campus with scope for hybrid working and flexible arrangements.

The University of Leeds has a new and ambitious strategic plan. You will join an influential team playing a pivotal role in supporting senior leaders across the University in the implementation and delivery of a transformational change programme through providing specialist PMO services. As part of the Portfolio Office, you will be embedded in a Programme to implement and apply your knowledge of PMO activities for the benefit of a University strategic initiative, using your skills and experience to support the successful delivery of transformational change.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the PMO Specialist, you will support the programme leadership as a central source of truth through the collation and analysis of programme information. This will be combined with advising on the consistent adoption of best practice standards and processes, tailoring as appropriate. In doing this you will work in close collaboration with the programme team and wider stakeholders, building effective working relationships at all levels and offering consultancy support. With an ability to balance priorities, deal with complex project data and work consultatively with others, you will have the skills to organise and work to key milestones with limited supervision.

Notes on eligibility

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Contact

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Ussama Tahir, PMO Specialist
Email: [e-mail]