Strategic Portfolio Office - Analyst

Yorkshire Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Leeds is seeking a Strategic Portfolio Office Analyst to manage and report on its Change Portfolio. This role, with hybrid working options, involves ensuring effective governance and stakeholder management. Candidates should have PMO accreditation and experience with PM tools. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, health and wellbeing plans, and a collaborative bonus structure.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus of up to 15%

Pension contribution of up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Self-service benefits portal access

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation or equivalent standard in PMO or Portfolio Management.
• Detailed understanding of project delivery frameworks.
• Experience of PPM Tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on the Change Portfolio.
• Maintain governance and reporting standards.
• Oversee portfolio finances and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

PMO standards

Project delivery frameworks

PPM Tools experience

Business case analysis

Education

Professional accreditation in PMO or Portfolio Management

Tools

PPM Tools

Job description

Overview

As our next Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) Analyst, you'll be working in the SPO reporting to the Portfolio Planning Manager to manage and report on the Yorkshire Building Society's Change Portfolio. The role will be based in our Leeds City Centre Head Office, with hybrid home working. You should be an experienced PMO professional with strong stakeholder management and engagement skills and have the ability to translate the detail and complexity of the Portfolio to provide executive level oversight and reporting to enable the effective management, safe delivery and achievement of priority business outcomes. This role is a 6-12 Month Fixed Term contract.

Responsibilities

• Working to the Portfolio Management and Planning Manager, help maintain appropriate standards, governance and reporting in line with organisation and change governance
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure methods and standards are being implemented consistently to effectively plan, manage and deliver change
• Oversee the management of portfolio finances, documentation, process documents and information sources
• Provide ongoing planning and management support
• Pro-actively work to facilitate and mitigate challenges and blockers to delivery plans and reporting
• Identify delivery risks and facilitate their mitigation and holding project teams accountable for delivering on time and to budget
• Provide quality standard reporting from the Programmes and Projects and develop reporting and insights to Executives on the performance
• Co-ordinate and manage across multiple stakeholder groups within the programme and the enterprise portfolio office

Skills Required

• Professional accreditation or equivalent standard in PMO or Portfolio Management
• Detailed understanding of project delivery frameworks
• Experience of PPM Tools for reporting
• Business case analysis and reporting at Programme and Portfolio level

About us

At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career. Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process. Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly. Inclusivity. We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we're all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

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