PMO & IT PORTFOLIO ANALYST - Local Government - £400 - £450 a day - Inside IR35 - London/ Hybrid - 3 month initial contract.
We are currently seeking an experienced PMO & IT Portfolio Analyst to join a Local Authority on a interim basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, analytical PMO professional to support a busy IT & Digital portfolio, providing portfolio reporting, governance, financial oversight and management insight across a range of technology, digital and transformation programmes.
This is not a traditional project administration role. We are looking for someone who can analyse and challenge project information, identify emerging risks, highlight delivery issues and provide meaningful management information to support senior-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and analyse consolidated IT & Digital portfolio reporting.
- Produce portfolio dashboards, management information and exception reports.
- Monitor project performance, milestones, RAG status, risks and dependencies.
- Support portfolio governance, assurance and stage-gate reviews.
- Maintain portfolio RAID logs and identify cross-project risks.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, expenditure and financial variances.
- Support resource and capacity planning across the portfolio.
- Manage project demand and pipeline reporting, supporting prioritisation decisions.
- Track project benefits, savings and efficiencies.
- Improve portfolio data quality, reporting processes and governance standards.
Essential Experience:
- Strong experience within a PMO, Portfolio Management Office or IT Portfolio environment.
- Excellent portfolio reporting and analytical skills.
- Experience producing management dashboards and executive-level reporting.
- Strong understanding of project governance, assurance and portfolio management.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgets, RAID and resource management.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership.
- Previous Local Government or Public Sector experience would be highly desirable.
PMO/ IT Portfolio Analyst - Local Government employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
