Transformation Portfolio Analyst – Governance & Reporting

Reed; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

REED Technology is recruiting a Portfolio Analyst for a public-sector transformation programme. The role sits in a newly established Portfolio Office supporting governance, reporting and benefits realisation across multiple change initiatives.

This hybrid Leicester contract initial 6 months offers a daily umbrella rate of £350-£400 and involves coordinating with senior stakeholders, tracking milestones, risks and dependencies, and delivering portfolio reporting and assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Portfolio Analyst, PMO Analyst, Programme Analyst or similar role.
• Strong portfolio reporting and governance experience.
• Experience producing management information and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of programme and project lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience tracking risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supporting portfolio governance meetings, boards and review forums
• Tracking programme progress, risks, dependencies and key milestones
• Monitoring the delivery of benefits, outcomes and savings initiatives
• Producing portfolio-level reporting, dashboards and management information
• Providing assurance and challenge to ensure programmes remain on track
• Supporting project gateway reviews and investment decision-making
• Working with stakeholders across the organisation to maintain accurate portfolio data
• Contributing to the development of portfolio management standards, processes and best practice
• Supporting prioritisation and resource planning activities across multiple programmes

Skills

Portfolio governance

Management reporting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical problem-solving

Excel + reporting tools

Tools

Power BI

MS Project

Verto

Job description

REED Technology is recruiting a Portfolio Analyst for a public-sector transformation programme. The role sits in a newly established Portfolio Office supporting governance, reporting and benefits realisation across multiple change initiatives.

This hybrid Leicester contract initial 6 months offers a daily umbrella rate of £350-£400 and involves coordinating with senior stakeholders, tracking milestones, risks and dependencies, and delivering portfolio reporting and assurance.