PMO Analyst

Key Accountabilities Support project or portfolio of projects with key PMO activities Track programme RAID, Plans/Milestones, resource allocations/requirements and financials/budgets Plan and implement project management strategies, based on defined templates and toolsets Ensure compliance with Project control framework (Initiation Entry, Project Control Checking and Closure of projects) Support with monthly cost plans for project portfolios and bring together whole programme summaries and financial positions which include details from all portfolio cost plans. Prepare and maintain forecasting estimates for all programmes within the portfolio against the approved budget. Collate portfolio resource & cost review packs on a monthly basis. Manage, maintain and update resource allocations across the portfolio Manage end to end resource requisitions including raising resource requisitions, managing on-boarding and off-boarding activities Produce quality MI to support key decision making on the programme, e.g. delivery dashboards, compliance dashboards Gather and analyse project data to identify any gaps and resolve any time-related or budgetary issues Become a Clarity champion leading on all queries related to Clarity tool Support other Projects, tasks as directed by PM/Programme Managers Essential Skills & Experience A minimum of 3 years experience as a PMO analyst, project manager, or a similar role Excellent knowledge of project management strategies, processes, and tools PMO experience in Waterfall and Agile methodologies Working knowledge of Clarity portfolio management tool Strong financial management skills and experience in cost planning and budget estimations Excellent analytical, interpretive skills. Knowledge of Power BI, JIRA, Confluence Strong Excel skills and full MS suite Ability to manage competing priorities and to identify and proactively manage issues Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills Ability to recognise and recommend process improvement Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Experience Relevant third level qualification / certification Ideally a formal Project Management qualification (Prince2, PMP, CSM) Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma tools as a way to solve complex product problems, satisfy critical to quality customer requirements and eliminate waste Knowledge of Procurement Processes Knowledge of technology an advantage - think 'technically literate' Skills: Jira confluence pmo Agile clarity