PMO Analyst

The PMO Analyst will play a key role in supporting project governance and delivery within the technology department of a business services organisation. This temporary role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of strategic projects through effective planning and coordination.

Client Details

The employer is a medium-sized organisation operating within the business services industry. They are focused on delivering high-quality solutions and driving innovation in their technology department to achieve operational excellence.

Description

• Maintain and update project trackers, RAID logs, action registers, and milestone schedules - ensuring information is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Produce routine status reports and portfolio dashboards - collating data from project teams and formatting for governance and leadership audiences.
• Support project financial tracking - maintaining records of actuals and forecasts, and flagging discrepancies to the PMO Manager.
• Schedule and coordinate PMO meetings and governance forums - preparing agendas, capturing actions, and chasing follow-ups to ensure decisions are recorded and progressed.
• Support the onboarding of new projects into the PMO toolset - setting up project workspaces, templates, and registers in line with PMO standards.
• Assist with resource and capacity data - gathering utilisation information from project teams to support the Demand Manager and PMO Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO processes - identifying errors, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies and raising them with the PMO Manager. All activity should comply with Smiths Detection policies including data protection, financial authority limits, and health and safety requirements.

Profile

A successful PMO Analyst should have:

• Experience working in a project management or PMO environment within the business services industry.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• A detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in project documentation and reporting.
• An understanding of project governance and risk management principles.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement.
• Experience with planning tools such as Smartsheet or MS Project is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £300 to £350 a day Outside IR35, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a medium-sized organisation in the business services sector.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and a chance to enhance your career.
• Engaging projects within the technology department, providing valuable experience in project governance and delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated PMO Analyst to make a meaningful impact. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.