Job Title: Senior Portfolio Analyst
Location: Warwick - Hybrid (2 days in office)
Rate: £550 per day inside umbrella - 3 months contract with possible extensions
About the Role:
As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in the effective management of a complex portfolio of work. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Office, you'll work alongside a talented team to ensure that our portfolio investments align with strategic objectives and maximize value. Your expertise will be essential in facilitating business case submissions for funding drawdown and driving portfolio performance management.
What You'll Be Doing:
Designing Portfolio Management Processes: Create and implement robust processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the board.
Reviewing Business Cases: Validate and provide insightful feedback on business cases to ensure coherence, comprehensiveness, and alignment with strategic goals.
Developing Documentation: Maintain clear and consistent documentation for new processes, including how-tos and FAQs.
Facilitating Governance Forums: Lead governance forums, Change Boards, and Approval Boards to ensure effective decision-making.
Guiding Portfolio Analysts: Provide expert guidance on processes and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.About You:
We're looking for someone who shares our passion for portfolio and program management! Here's what you bring to the table:
A deep understanding of governance frameworks, reporting, resource management, and risk/issue management.
Extensive experience in designing Portfolio Management processes and developing document templates.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a knack for influencing at senior levels.
Experience in developing Management Information (MI) and dashboards to drive proactive decision-making.
Proficiency in Project Online and Power BI is desirable.Why Join Us?
Flexible Working: This position is available until March 2026, with the possibility of extension and the opportunity for a permanent role within the team. We offer a hybrid working model, with attendance in our Wokingham or Warwick offices required just 1-2 times a week.
Make an Impact: Be a part of a team that is shaping the future and driving significant change towards sustainability.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside visionary minds who are dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you