Job Title: Portfolio Analyst Location : Nottingham Contract : Perm Recruiter: Noaman Hussain About the role We are looking for someone to join the Boots Data Platform Team as a Portfolio Analyst. The Portfolio Analyst supports the delivery of projects across the Data Platform portfolio, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, project lifecycle standards, and financial processes. This role is pivotal in enabling smooth project execution, providing visibility and transparency across initiatives, and driving continuous improvement in PMO practices. Key responsibilities Governance & Delivery Support Ensure compliance with Delivery Governance Frameworks across all Data Platform projects. Coordinate project lifecycle reviews, ensure documentation meets required standards, and facilitate submissions to governance bodies. Ensure project managers are maintaining data quality in PPM tools (e.g., KeyedIn), ensuring timely updates and reporting. Cascade PMO communications and updates to platform teams. Process & Quality Assurance Promote continuous improvement of delivery processes and methodologies. Conduct project health checks and quality reviews. Support onboarding and induction of new resources, covering methodology and governance. Financial & Resource Management Assist with financial approvals, budget tracking, and invoice processing. Monitor resource utilisation and timesheet compliance, investigating discrepancies. Support demand forecasting and resource planning across the platform. Reporting & Insights Develop and deliver reports and dashboards to provide visibility into portfolio health. Support cross-platform reporting and leadership updates in collaboration with IT Finance and PMO. Stakeholder Engagement & Training Build strong relationships with project managers, delivery teams, and PMO. Assist with training and guidance on project management best practices, tools, and standards. Participate in Communities of Practice and support knowledge sharing across teams. What you'll need to have Current Portfolio Analyst experience Strong understanding of project lifecycles, governance, and PMO operations. Experience in IT environments and project delivery. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Resilience, motivation, and a collaborative mindset. It would be great if you also have These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria. Prince2 Foundation or APMP certification. Familiarity with PowerBI Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, KeyedIn). Background in retail or similar sectors. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better. What's next Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. LI-Onsite Keywords Portfolio, Analyst