Senior PMO Analyst

Gallagher; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior PMO Analyst to support project delivery and governance. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, along with a proven PMO background. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, ensuring a balanced work environment while contributing to key projects across the UK and EMEA regions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance covering 4x basic salary

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Qualifications

• Proven PMO experience in diverse change initiatives.
• Understanding of project delivery methodologies.
• Experience in implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support project and portfolio delivery through governance.
• Monitor portfolio performance and highlight risks.
• Provide assurance and embed high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management language understanding

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven reporting

Proactive approach

Education

PRINCE2/APM or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Planview Portfolio

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Senior Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Analyst! This exciting role, reporting directly to our Head of PMO, offers the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment within Gallagher’s UK & EMEA Change and Operations function. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional eager to grow their career while contributing to the success of key projects and initiatives across our UK & EMEA business. We offer flexible hybrid working and this role can be based in either our London City or Chelmsford offices.

How you\'ll make an impact

• Support project and portfolio delivery through effective governance, data analysis, and reporting
• Monitor portfolio performance, highlight risks and dependencies, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support and challenge our Project Managers, and actively share your opinions within our Change Boards
• Partner with project teams to provide assurance and to embed high-quality outcomes and consistent standards
• Bring insight and clarity to complex issues using data-driven reporting and clear communication

What We’re Looking For

• A proven understanding of project management language and frameworks
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to tell a story
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with tact and diplomacy
• Someone who thrives in a fast-changing environment and takes a proactive approach

About You

• Proven PMO experience supporting diverse change initiatives across complex stakeholder landscapes, ideally within large corporates or financial services
• Thorough understanding of project delivery methodologies (waterfall/agile), fiscal controls, and lifecycle management, with PRINCE2/APM or equivalent qualifications
• Skilled in supporting diverse change portfolios, articulating business cases and benefits, and providing insight across competing priorities
• Track record of implementing process improvements and conducting quality assurance reviews, with data analysis capabilities to identify root causes and recommen d solutions
• Proficient in programme and portfolio-level reporting, integrating tools and processes for accurate, exception-based insights
• Effective stakeholder engagement and change management, with strong communication skills across all organisational levels
• Experienced in deploying project management tools with in depth understanding of functionality and processes to drive adoption and capability uplift
• People management experience including coaching, development, and assignment oversight
• Familiar with Planview Portfolio and similar platforms
• High attention to detail in written communications, SOPs, and dashboard design for senior audiences
• Collaborative team player with strong organisational skills to prioritise, schedule, and monitor progress effectively
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Willingness to travel to different UK offices as needed (infrequently)

Compensation and Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. The minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level, may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed and supports inclusive recruitment and accessibility. If you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please contact us with details. Our employing entity is Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, accredited as a Living Wage employer, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in accordance with applicable laws.