Portfolio Support Analyst (Junior)
6 month FTC
Reading Hybrid Working
About the Role
This role supports the team in managing demand, maintaining project tools, producing reporting, and supporting overall governance processes.
You'll play a key part in providing analytical insight across a range of projects and programmes, helping to inform decision-making and support both internal stakeholders and external shareholders.
What You'll Be Doing
* Manage the PMG central mailbox, responding to project and budget-related queries
* Maintain and administer project tools (e.g., IFS, Perform), ensuring high data integrity
* Support performance reviews and shareholder reporting through accurate tracking and reporting
* Assist in demand management through monitoring and reporting activities
* Help deliver training on tools, processes, and the Delivery Way framework
* Document internal PMG processes and support governance forums like Project Board and OIF
* Provide management-level reporting on delivery and financial trends across the portfolio
* Act as the subject matter expert for the PMG SharePoint site, encouraging best practice use
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using delivery data and industry insights
* Keep up to date with industry trends to challenge norms and propose innovative solutions
What We're Looking For
* A graduate looking to begin a career in project/portfolio management, or someone with relevant experience in a project management
* Strong analytical and administrative skills, with confidence using Excel and PowerPoint
* Excellent written and verbal communication - able to convey ideas clearly to a variety of stakeholders
* Knowledge or experience of IFS or similar project management tools
* A PM qualification (or working toward one) or equivalent experience
Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.