PMO Analyst

The purpose of the PMO Analyst role is to support the Programme Office Manager in the governance, reporting, control and administration of all the projects and programmes within the IT Portfolio. This role will involve analysis of all core project or programme artefacts to ensure the approach to the delivery and the decisions made are controlled and justified. Where required, the role will act as a support function to the IT Delivery/Programme Managers and may involve administrative services such as meeting arrangements, meeting slide preparation, risk management tracking and update, completion and circulation of meeting minutes, on behalf of the Delivery Manager.

This role is suited to an experienced PMO professional who can operate with minimal supervision, providing insight, assurance and constructive challenge across the IT portfolio. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Analysis of data and project deliverables to ensure adherence to all timeframe and budget requirements.
• Preparation of various reports to identify all programme delivery risks and coordinate with the IT Delivery/Programme Manager and Workstream Lead to facilitate follow up action.
• Undertake regular project status calls on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Administration of Programme and Portfolio meetings; includes managing dates, creation of agendas and collation of papers in advance.
• Completion and circulation of meeting minutes and action tracking.
• Dependency identification, management, tracking and reporting.
• Assist with the compilation of weekly and monthly Programme status reports as requested by the PMO Manager.
• Providing independent challenge on project status, risks, assumptions and forecasts.
• Escalating material risks, issues or deviations from governance standards.
• Support financial governance including budget tracking, forecasting, variance analysis and benefits realisation reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of project and portfolio data across all reporting cycles.

The role provides exposure to enterprise-scale IT programmes and the opportunity to develop towards senior PMO or portfolio leadership roles.

What you will need:

• Must be educated to a degree level in an IT or Business Management related subject matter.
• Experience working across both traditional (PRINCE2) and Agile/Lean delivery environments, supporting hybrid delivery models.
• At least 5 years IT PMO experience is essential.
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in the Utility sector is desirable.
• An able user of MS Office, in particular Outlook, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with PPM and reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Project for the Web, MS Project, Power BI or similar) is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being able to work with teams of all levels.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks when required.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to work on your own initiative.
• Approachable, flexible and able to work efficiently in a fast-moving environment.

Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.