PMO Analyst

Salary Range: £37,318 - £45,000

The opportunity:

At Leonardo, as we grow the Digital Solutions PMO team we have a fantastic opportunity for a PMO Analyst, to support activities and assure the portfolio of change within a growing Digital Solutions organisation. You will need experience in working in a PMO team with the flexibility to carry out varied tasks across the portfolio. This role will also give opportunities to progress, providing training where needed.

Leonardo is a global high tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

The role is hybrid with the normal onsite place of work being our Bristol office (or negotiable to some other Leonardo sites), so we can work as a team when required. Some travel to other UK sites may also be required occasionally.

What you'll do as a PMO Analyst:

• Provide practical advice, guidance, and quality assurance to ensure IT projects follow the established project management methodology.
• Support and facilitate resource meetings and governance forums to enable effective decision-making and project oversight.
• Collate management information and data to contribute to monthly performance reviews and portfolio reporting.
• Assist project managers in project delivery using in-house tools and industry recognised methodologies.
• Facilitate the review process for Lessons learned and report key findings to the Portfolio performance review.
• Identify and contribute opportunities for process improvement within the IT organisation.
• Prioritise workload and effectively communicate appropriate issues and escalations.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and other support teams to deliver an integrated service.

What we need from you:

You really must have:

• Previous experience of working within a PMO team.
• Exposure to and understanding of the full project life cycle (Waterfall & Agile Methodologies knowledge).
• Demonstrable attention to detail, thoroughness and commitment to quality and accountability of own output.
• Excellent communication skills - Ability to communicate information clearly, define needs and provide feedback in a timely and appropriate manner.

It would be nice if you had:

• Experience with implementing process improvement practices.
• Experience with Jira.
• APMP or PRINCE 2 certification is desirable.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance:

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Why join us:

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.