PMO Analyst (Power BI)

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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a PMO Analyst for a 8 month contract based in London with remote work available (2 days per week in office)

We are looking for a PMO Analyst with extensive Power BI skills to be part of the Portfolio Office within the Delivery team of the Digital Technology Group (DTG). The Delivery team leads technology transformation through projects and programmes globally across Arup, to help make Arup's strategic plan and digital vision a reality.

The PMO Analyst (PBI) will work with a wide variety of stakeholders as part of a small global team to provide innovative reporting and insights and enhance efficiency through automation and workflows, to maximise value, effectiveness and agility. This pivotal facilitates the development and ongoing management of an optimised portfolio.

You should apply if:

• You have a good understanding of modern portfolio delivery and reporting methods.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders.
• You are motivated by the potential of technology to transform a global business.
• You have strong skills and experience in the design and implementation of Power BI dashboards/reports.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Working with the project delivery and business analysis professional practices to enhance DTG and Strategy Office portfolio reporting and Power BI dashboards.
• Designing and developing dashboards for data analysis and visualisation to support operational priorities and leadership decision-making.
• Managing, maintaining and driving innovation for the digital tools used to deliver internal portfolios, programmes and projects.
• Evaluating and implementing process improvements and efficiencies; seizing opportunities for efficiencies automation, workflows and AI.
• Managing and assuring the integrity, quality and timeliness of the portfolio data models used to drive reporting.
• Updating core datasets as necessary to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Liaison with Arup's Power Platform team to ensure alignment to standards.

Requirements and skills:

• 3 years' experience in a project management/PMO role using best practice delivery disciplines including agile methods.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively with disparate data sets to drive management insights.
• Able to use advanced Power BI skills to develop reports and dashboards for operational and executive insights.
• Experience interpreting requirements and advising best approach to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience using SQL, DAX and Power Query to extract, transform and load data.
• Advanced Excel skills to support data analysis and manipulation.
• Experience using a range of project management, portfolio management and digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project Online, the MS Office 365 suite, Azure.
• A good foundation in risk assessment, problem resolution, and influencing skills.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
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