Project Portfolio Analyst

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Project Portfolio and Analytics Specialist to enhance processes and systems through Lean and Agile methodologies. This hybrid role, based in Burgess Hill, requires a strong project management background and expertise in data analysis and digital tools. The contract is for 12 months with a competitive daily rate of £220.26 - £241.65 PAYE or £293 - £320.03 Umbrella.

Qualifications

• A university degree (Upper Second Class or equivalent) or higher.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Management, are advantageous.
• Proven experience in project management, process improvement, and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Agile methodologies.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making on project prioritization.
• Drive the use of digital tools and AI to improve business performance.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Lean methodologies

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Familiarity with AI

Education

University degree (Upper Second Class or equivalent) or higher

Tools

Digital tools

AI solutions

Project Management Office (PMO) practices

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for an Project Portfolio and Analytics Specialist to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months.

Salary: £220.26 - £241.65 per day PAYE or £293 - £320.03 per day Umbrella.

Project Portfolio and Analytics Specialist role

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Agile methodologies to enhance processes and systems.
• Provide data-driven insights on F&O's project portfolio to inform decision-making regarding project prioritization and resource allocation.
• Drive the use of digital tools and AI solutions to foster innovation and improve business performance.
• Implement PMO practices to support efficient project execution and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support the integrity and quality of data in systems to enable reliable insight generation and digital transformation.

Your Background

• A university degree (Upper Second Class or equivalent) or higher.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Management, are advantageous.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, including digital tools and AI.
• Proven experience in project management, process improvement, and driving innovation.
• Experience working effectively within a matrix structure across multiple business functions.

Company

Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.Location

This role is based at our clients site in Burgess Hill (hybrid role, 2 days per week in the office)

Apply

For more information, or to apply for this Project Portfolio and Analytics Specialist role, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.