Job Description
We are seeking an experienced PMO Analyst to join our multi-disciplinary Business Operations Team. The team is the information hub for projects, portfolios and programmes within the Client Delivery / Professional Services business unit and is now growing to support the full UK business and underpin the success of all business units.
This role will focus on supporting project managers in an assigned portfolio through controls, reporting, and analysis to allow the successful delivery of projects. The successful candidate will also collaborate with Business Operations colleagues to define, implement, control and enhance processes to continually improve our service offering.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Governance, Process and Tooling: Provide expert guidance and support to the Delivery community, to ensure compliance with SBS project governance processes and standards. Identify opportunities to improve the control and quality of project delivery across the business and work with Business Ops colleagues to implement these initiatives.
* Portfolio Reporting and Analysis: Use analytical tools to interpret datasets, identify trends and provide actionable insights. Develop and present reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to support overall portfolio governance and decision making.
* Commercial Support: Use your in-depth knowledge of the projects support the project manager in controlling, forecasting and reporting the financial health of a project. Collaborate with finance team and account management to track project statements of work, change control notices, invoicing & purchase orders to ensure Client Delivery and the UK lending business meet their financial targets.
Qualifications
* Experience: Minimum two years’ financial PMO experience.
* Attitude: Enthusiasm, positive attitude and ability to build strong working relationships. Flexibility to pick up and handover tasks based on availability of part time members of the team.
* Analytical Skills: Excellent numerical and analytical skills and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
* Working Style: Strong organisational and time management skills. Enjoys a mix of working independently, contributing to a team and taking the lead on some initiatives. Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Communication Skills: Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in all forms. Assertiveness to influence project stakeholders and confidence to uphold standards.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office toolset with an emphasis on Excel and experience of working with an integrated PPM tool. Visual Basic/Macro skills and Power BI proficiency are desirable but not essential.
* Additional experience: Experience of the UK Financial Services sector, software implementation projects, and a PM or PMO related qualification would be beneficial but not essential.
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Additional Information
Budget: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum
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