PMO Analyst
AFH Wealth Management is proud to be one of the UK's leading independent financial advisory and wealth management firms.
The purpose of the PMO Analyst is to support the Head of PMO and the Business Change team in delivery including co-ordination, planning, control, reporting, analysis and their insights, as well as supporting the Head of PMO in the delivery of PMO initiatives.
The PMO Analyst will support the development of the Change Portfolio MI, maintain the schedule of change, support the portfolio reporting, along with the development and implementation of PMO processes.
As our PMO Analyst, you will be responsible for:
* Project Support: PMO Analysts assist the change team in planning, organizing, and managing resources for projects. They help ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Data Collection and Analysis: They gather and analyze data related to project performance, including financial metrics, schedule adherence, and resource utilization. This analysis helps identify areas for improvement and ensures projects stay on track.
* Reporting: PMO Analysts create regular reports on project status, including progress summaries, risk assessments, and budget status. These reports are essential for keeping stakeholders informed and facilitating decision-making.
* Risk and Issue Management: They monitor and identify potential risks or issues that could impact project success, helping to mitigate these risks early in the project lifecycle.
* Process Improvement: PMO Analysts evaluate project management processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement, ensuring best practices are followed across all projects
What we are looking for in our ideal PMO Analyst:
* Analytical Skills: Strong analytical thinking is crucial for assessing project data and implementing changes to improve project management processes.
* Organizational Skills: PMO Analysts must manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain documentation, and ensure deadlines are met.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are necessary for liaising with project managers, team members, and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed about project progress and changes.
* Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software and tools is essential for planning, scheduling, and tracking projects.
Problem Solving
* Data assimilation – the ability to merge and synthesize data.
* Evaluate - the ability to assess the amount, value, quality, or importance of something.
* Monitor - the ability to observe and check progress or quality over time in a structured way, without impacting the operation or condition.
* Negotiate - the ability to reach agreement of an issue through strategic discussion that is agreeable to all parties.
Collaboration
* Demonstrate the ability to describe, explain or illustrate to transfer explicit and tacit knowledge.
* Facilitate - the ability to help a group of people work together better in a meeting or workshop context, to set, understand and plan how to achieve common objectives whilst remaining neutral.
Benefits and Perks at AFH
* Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service.
* Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties.
* Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.
* Bonus scheme - All AFH employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year's service.
* Health and wellbeing - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits.
* Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes.
* Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training courses.
Apply today to register your interest in joining our team, or learn more about the benefits and perks of working at AFH and what it is like to work here via our careers website.