PMO Analyst in Cardiff

Help us make great change happen at Target. We’re looking for an organised, friendly and proactive PMO Analyst to join our Change & Transition Delivery team. If you love supporting projects, keeping things running smoothly, and working with great people, this could be a brilliant next step in your career.

In this role, you’ll provide central portfolio support for some of our medium and large Business Change initiatives. You’ll be right at the heart of our change activity, helping ensure projects are controlled, well governed and set up for success.

You’ll be joining a supportive, knowledgeable team right at the inception of an exciting period of change. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and re‑establish the processes that will strengthen our capabilities and set us up for future success. We come from a mix of backgrounds, so there’s always someone to learn from — and always someone willing to help. No two days look the same; the pace is lively, and you’ll build strong relationships right across the business, including with senior leaders. The work you do will play a vital role in ensuring changes land smoothly for both our clients and our colleagues. We value wellbeing, teamwork and having fun at work. You’ll get regular feedback in 1:1s and your hard work will be recognised through our My Recognition platform.

What you’ll be doing:

• Helping to define and introduce the core project controls that will be used to track progress, risks and impacts across both projects and programmes.
• Setting up and maintaining accurate reporting, documentation and communication practices as they are developed.
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across Change Delivery to support the adoption of new ways of working.
• Supporting Project and Programme Managers with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Flagging any “at risk” projects early to ensure visibility and support.
• Contributing to the creation of a well governed, consistent programme environment as new processes and governance are embedded.
• Actively shaping and suggesting improvements to emerging processes, helping to embed best practice and establish the new normal.

Requirements:

You’ll fit in well if you’re someone who is:

• Organised, reliable and great with time management.
• A confident communicator who builds positive relationships across teams.
• A supportive team player who enjoys helping others succeed.
• Methodical and process driven, with strong attention to detail.
• Accountable and proactive when it comes to solving problems.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity, able to bring structure where it doesn’t yet exist.
• Adaptable and open‑minded, thriving as new processes and approaches take shape.
• Curious and improvement focused, always looking for ways to make things clearer, simpler and more effective.
• Collaborative and inclusive, ensuring new processes work for everyone involved.
• Resilient in a fast paced, evolving environment, remaining calm and focused during change.
• Proactive in shaping and embedding new ways of working, helping set the standard for the future.

Experience & Qualifications:

You will bring:

• A Level education (or equivalent).
• A Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or similar).
• Previous PMO Analyst experience.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Project and Excel.
• A good understanding of project lifecycles.

It’s a bonus if you have:

• P3O Foundation/Practitioner.
• Experience in Financial Services.
• Experience working in BPO or with offshore teams.

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience.
• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid Working policy - approx 1-2 days per week in our Cardiff City Centre office.
• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice).
• Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases.
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind).
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection.
• Discretionary Annual Pay Review.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
• Loyal Service Scheme.
• Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses.
• Recognition Scheme.
• Free Mortgage Advice and Support.
• Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions.
• Everest Funeral Concierge.
• Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support.
• Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24.
• Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.
• You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!
• Technology Buying Scheme.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership.
• Charitable Payroll Giving.
• Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).

Why join Target?

At Target, you’ll be part of a genuinely supportive environment where people care about each other’s wellbeing and success. You’ll have opportunities to grow, learn, take on new challenges and shape how we deliver change. And you’ll be part of a team that celebrates achievements — big and small.

Ready to grow your career in a friendly, collaborative team? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today!