Job Title:
PMO Analyst – Contract (Hybrid, Edinburgh)
Contract Type:
Until end of year (with rolling extensions)
Location:
Edinburgh (Hybrid)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
PMO Analyst
to join a leading financial services client on a contract basis until the end of the year, with strong potential for rolling extensions.
The successful candidate will act as a dedicated PMO Engagement Lead, supporting portfolio outcomes, driving governance and reporting standards, and ensuring effective risk and issue management across programmes. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence delivery across critical portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
* Support delivery of portfolio outcomes, aligned to organisational strategic priorities.
* Work with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely reporting data and governance meeting materials.
* Monitor and report on portfolio health to PMO leadership and senior management.
* Identify thematic risks and issues and escalate them appropriately.
* Support annual planning activities, advising on best practices and producing review materials.
* Ensure programmes and projects comply with internal frameworks, methodologies, and standards.
* Produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and governance materials to support senior-level decision-making.
* Provide oversight across programmes/portfolios/projects without directly owning delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding of
portfolio management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
.
* Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
, with proven experience engaging senior stakeholders.
* Ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and bring teams together across business and technology.
* Strong reporting skills – comfortable turning ad-hoc requests into clear, high-level reports for senior management.
* Knowledge of
technology platforms and fintech
is desirable.
* Experience preparing portfolio updates, audits, and status reports.
What We're Looking For
This role is ideal for a proactive PMO professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working with senior stakeholders, and can drive structure and clarity across complex portfolios.