Senior PMO Analyst

Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating Office
Salary range: £36,800 - £52,200 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits

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Our Team
The Senior PMO Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of Enterprise Systems projects by focusing on governance, assurance and financial management. The role requires a professional with a strong background in PMO activities and project management.

The team is responsible for the governing, enabling, and assuring the effective delivery of the Enterprise Systems portfolio.
We are looking for Senior PMO Analyst to drive the Enterprise Systems change and delivery standards. We are a large project-led portfolio with a varied remit. Mostly using the waterfall methodology but there is also an Agile element.

What you’ll be doing
• Working with the team to improve project governance using the current framework
• Monitor compliance with governance frameworks and highlight deviations
• Facilitate regular governance meetings, including control boards and project boards
• Conduct project assurance reviews to assess the health and performance of projects
• Review all risk and issues to ensure they are aligned to the guidance and of the required quality
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with business requirements
• Ensure all mandatory documents are of the required standard and stored in the shared repository
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure project budgets are managed effectively and aligned to financial and strategic targets
• Track project expenditure and provide detailed financial reports to stakeholders
• Conduct financial analysis and ensure Project Managers input the variances as required

We need you to have
• Proven track record in PMO, with demonstrable experience of change methodologies, financial, resource and risk management
• Be a self-starter, well organised and able to work independently on complex tasks
• Meticulous in managing project documentation and financial records
• Capable of leading governance initiatives and influencing stakeholders
• Flexible in adapting to changing project requirements and environments
• Committed to maintaining high standards of governance and ethical conduct

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential
• Recognised Waterfall / Agile qualifications and/or experience of working in these areas

Red Hot Rewards
• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt
• Market-leading pension
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness
• Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows)

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.

Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.

We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.

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