SC Cleared PMO Reporting Analyst

We're supporting a leading global Defence and Aerospace organisation in the search for an experienced PMO Reporting Analyst to join their growing Digital & IT PMO team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting a large portfolio of Digital and IT change programmes by delivering high-quality reporting, analytics and PMO governance within a complex enterprise environment.

Key points:

Rate: £53 per hour (Inside IR35)

Duration: Contract through to December 2026

Location: Hybrid working (approximately 20% onsite in Luton)

Opportunity to work on large-scale Digital & IT transformation programmes

Collaborative, innovative Defence environment

The Role

Working within the Digital & IT PMO, you'll provide portfolio reporting, performance analysis and governance support across multiple projects, helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions through accurate data and meaningful insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and manage portfolio performance data
• Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI, Excel and other reporting tools
• Produce standard and ad-hoc reporting packs for senior leadership
• Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Analyse portfolio and project performance trends
• Support PMO governance, assurance activities and stage gate reviews
• Ensure compliance with PMO standards and project lifecycle processes
• Translate business reporting requirements into effective reporting solutions
• Work closely with Portfolio Leads, Digital teams and key stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of reporting frameworks, analytics and PMO processes
• Provide general PMO administration where required

Essential Skills

• Previous experience within a PMO, Project Controls or Reporting Analyst role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Excellent experience using Power BI (or similar visualisation tools)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
• Power Query
• Pivot Tables
• Advanced formulas
• Good understanding of project governance and PMO processes
• Strong attention to detail with excellent data quality standards
• Ability to communicate technical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience with JIRA
• Understanding of Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Exposure to automation technologies such as:
• Power Automate
• Python
• SQL