TMO Analyst

South East Water UK; Snodland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension up to 10%

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays per yr

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a PMO Analyst to be the central hub of our project portfolio within the Technology & Insights directorate. You will deliver data-driven insights to senior management to support decision-making and uphold governance standards across programmes.

You will analyse critical project data, report on milestones and budgets, and act as a system super-user for the PPM tool, ensuring consistency in templates and practice across the business.

Qualifications

• PMO or similar environment with data management and QA experience.
• Solid understanding of PRINCE2 or Agile.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Organisational skills and IT access management.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting: gather, analyse, and report on project data and milestones for senior management.
• Quality Assurance: ensure accuracy and consistency of project status data.
• Governance & Tracking: support RAID and project governance.
• System Super-User: act as super-user for the PPM tool and maintain templates.
• Team Support: provide admin support, schedule management, onboarding/offboarding logistics.

Skills

Data analysis

PRINCE2

Agile

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Organisation

Tools

Google Sheets

PPM tool

Job description

Summary

Are you a natural problem-solver who loves diving into data to find the story behind the numbers?
Do you want a role that sits right at the heart of the action?
We are looking for a PMO Analyst to join our Technology & Insights directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity to act as the central hub for our project portfolio, ensuring the seamless delivery of vital projects and programmes. You won't just be crunching numbers; you will be providing the essential insights that help our senior management make data-driven decisions. Whether you are a rising talent looking to grow your career or an experienced professional seeking a fluid role with impact, you will play a key part in maintaining our governance standards and supporting our project managers to succeed.

Main Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting: You will gather, analyse, and report on critical project data, including milestones, budgets, and resource allocation, preparing these insights for the senior management team.
• Quality Assurance: You will act as a guardian of quality, providing assurance on project status reports and ensuring all data submitted is accurate and consistent.
• Governance & Tracking: You will assist with project tracking and the management of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID), ensuring every project sticks to our established governance standards.
• System Super-User: You will act as the "super-user" for our Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, maintaining templates and guidance documents to ensure a consistent approach across the business.
• Team Support: You will provide direct administrative support to the PMO team, managing schedules, team calendars, and handling the onboarding and offboarding logistics for project managers.

What you'll need

• Experience: Demonstrated experience working in a PMO or similar environment, specifically with a focus on project support, data management, and quality assurance.
• Project Knowledge: A solid understanding of project management principles, documentation, and methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis software (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) and the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret project data.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly to various team members.
• Problem Solving: The capacity to identify issues within project data or processes and suggest practical solutions.
• Organisation: Excellent time management skills to handle a variety of tasks, from scheduling meetings to managing IT access and equipment allocation.

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Compensation package

£35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience