Senior PMO Analyst (Strategic Portfolio) Blantyre Salary starting from £53,280 per annum plus excellent benefits Flexible Hybrid Working Closing Date: Help us create a better future, quicker SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve 2030 transmission network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government. SPEN will invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030. As part of this, SPT Strategic Projects will be delivering a £2.4b portfolio of new overhead lines and new and upgraded substations, including design, engineering, construction and electrical works. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovative engineering! You will be pathing the way to NetZero using new technologies to develop and deliver engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above) for the ever-evolving energy landscape. As a vital part of SPEN, you will be exposed to a wide range of new and emerging responsibilities, and at a pivotal time as ScottishPower leads the fight against climate change and strives to deliver our ambitious growth and investment plans. You can expect to be working with and learning from a broad range of stakeholders from across SPEN, the Iberdrola Group and relevant external bodies. What you’ll be doing The Senior PMO Analyst is a key member of the SPT Strategic Portfolio PMO team, supporting the Strategic Portfolio’s governance framework and associated reporting dashboards. This role is responsible for providing insightful analysis, supporting performance monitoring, and delivering accurate management information. The postholder will: Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Delivery and Development teams, Engineering, Commercial, and other stakeholders to gather accurate data, validate project progress, and maintain consistency in reporting. Prepare and deliver high-quality PowerBI reports and dashboards to use in governance forums, providing clear insights into project actions, progress, costs, and risks. Develop and build of PowerBI dashboards using multiple data sources from source systems, including transformation of complex data sets to drive relevant insights for project teams. Maintain the PMO SharePoint site with latest documentation to support project teams, including knowledge management, training materials and other resources. Support governance meetings by capturing and tracking actions, decisions and risks. Support the PMO team in achieving and maintaining high standards of data quality across the portfolio. Analyse and interpret project and portfolio data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, contributing to enhanced reporting processes and decision-making. Assist in tracking set performance KPIs across the projects. Facilitate planning sessions and workshops to support the development and structuring of projects and programmes of work. Support coordination and stakeholder engagement across the portfolio, helping to manage overlaps, dependencies, and risks. Support compliance with established project governance processes, supporting continuous improvement of tools, templates, and reporting standards. Produce ad-hoc reports and analysis for consumption by PMO capability leads. Contribute to the development of PMO maturity by supporting the rollout of best practices, guidance, training materials, and onboarding for new PMO team members or project stakeholders. What you’ll bring Experience of working in a multi-project environment with time-constrained deadlines. Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and requirements in a dynamic environment. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and ensure alignment across teams to maintain accurate data and consistent reporting. Familiar with governance processes, standard PMO tools, templates, and reporting standards. Ability to support high standards of data quality, identify inconsistencies, and ensure accuracy and high-quality reporting. Experience coordinating governance meetings, documenting actions and outcomes, and producing ad-hoc reports for leadership. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex information to stakeholders at all levels. Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and Power BI. Excellent analytical skills. Well-developed planning and organisational skills with strong attention to detail. To be successful, you will have to demonstrate (as a minimum): Proven experience in developing PowerBI dashboards and management reports. Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex information to stakeholders at all levels. Experience developing PowerApps tools to facilitate project level reporting. What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include: 36 days annual leave Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme Payroll giving and charity matched funding Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more Why SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com. Mobility Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements. I MPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below August-13-2025