Description
This role has a starting salary of £40,296 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PMO Analyst to join our Programme Management Office to support the wide range of capital projects and programmes being delivered across the Place directorate. The team is based in Woking and work on a hybrid basis, therefore you will be working up to 2 days in the office per week.
Rewards and Benefits
1. 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. A generous local government salary related pension
7. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
8. 2 paid volunteering days per year
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
Supporting the Place Directorate, the function of the Programme Management Office (PMO) is to provide project delivery oversight and performance monitoring of the County Council's Capital Programme whilst ensuring all projects are managed and delivered using consistent programme and project management methodologies.
The team are champions for project management best practice and facilitators of collaboration amongst delivery teams across the Directorate, to ensure the County Council's capital investment in infrastructure is carefully managed and being used on the right projects.
About the Role
We are looking for a PMO Analyst who can bring a collaborative approach to working across teams and stakeholders, supporting robust programme delivery in line with our vision and strategic priorities. The role requires someone who is self-motivated, takes a pro-active approach, has strong analytical skills and can clearly communicate in a precise and confident manner.
You will need a proven track record of engaging with stakeholders to identify opportunities to drive key business outcomes. You will be an analytical thinker who is both diplomatic and pragmatic and be experienced in developing new approaches and methodologies to meet the business need.
You will provide assurance procedures, methods, tools and techniques to align our programme delivery. Using industry best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks, you will ensure that projects and programmes are compliant with relevant governance policies and guidelines.
Key responsibilities:
10. Track programme performance and risks, escalating issues where necessary to the PMO Manager.
11. Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting through PMO project tracking systems.
12. Produce clear and concise reports to inform decision-making and programme oversight.
13. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and reporting processes.
14. Work collaboratively across the Place Directorate to support project delivery and provide advice and support to project teams and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle process.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
15. Proven experience in working in a PMO environment.
16. Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Excel, SharePoint as well as use of data analytical software to report and track progress of projects and programmes.
17. Understanding of project artefacts and related processes for capital infrastructure projects.
18. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
19. Strong project management and programme monitoring skills.
20. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present clearly and concisely.
21. Experience of working collaboratively and an ability to professionally challenge.
Application Questions
To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:
22. Describe your experience of working within a Programme Management Office environment, including data analysis, monitoring and reporting responsibilities.
23. Outline how you have contributed to effective team collaboration and consistency through the use of shared tools or systems.
24. Please describe a time where you have improved a process and how this led to better outcomes for both the stakeholder and your organisation.
Contact Us
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/07/2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,