Job Information
City Chichester
Province West Sussex
Postal Code PO19
Job Description
6 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To support the Programme Management Office (PMO) within the Highways Planned Delivery Service by collecting, analysing, and reporting on programme and performance data across a portfolio of highways projects valued in excess of £100 million. The role is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and insightful information that supports programme governance, performance monitoring, decision-making, and service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, validate, cleanse, integrate, and analyse data from a variety of internal and external sources.
- Produce and maintain regular performance reports, dashboards, and management information for highways programmes and projects.
- Monitor programme performance and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Develop visual reports and presentations using charts, graphs, maps, and infographics to communicate complex information effectively.
- Support programme governance by providing accurate data and analysis to inform strategic and operational decision-making.
- Create and maintain dashboards and reporting tools using relevant analytical software and systems.
- Work closely with project teams, programme managers, and stakeholders to gather information and ensure reporting requirements are met.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with organisational standards and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to performance monitoring, reporting processes, and data management.
- Support the effective dissemination of programme and performance information across the service.
Requirements
- Experience in data analysis, performance reporting, business intelligence, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify meaningful insights.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.
- Experience producing reports, dashboards, and visual presentations for a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
- Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders across different teams and functions.
- Experience within a programme management office (PMO), infrastructure, highways, engineering, or local government environment.
- Knowledge of data visualisation and GIS tools, including ArcGIS.
- Experience using SQL, VBA, SAP Data Services, Business Objects, SPSS, or similar analytical tools.
- Experience working within a financial, performance, or programme management environment.
- Understanding of project, programme, and performance management principles.
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