PMO Analyst – Nationwide

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The IT Programme Office (ITPO) is a key part of the IT function. This is an exciting time to join a growing area of the Group.  

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Reporting to the PMO Manager, we are looking to recruit a PMO Analyst on a permanent basis.  

The PMO Analyst will help govern the delivery of a portfolio of programmes and projects, ensuring they meet a consistent standard across the Group and align to best practice. You will bring a systems-thinking mindset to understand how initiatives connect, proactively joining the dots across projects and programmes to identify themes, dependencies, risks and opportunities. You will also champion the adoption of digital tools to automate and streamline PMO processes, improving efficiency, data quality and ways of working. 

On a daily basis you will use data, dashboards and key performance reporting to generate portfolio insights for stakeholders, spotting patterns and trends, and highlighting where intervention is needed. You will support the continuous improvement of our project governance approach through clear, consistent reporting, assurance activities and pragmatic process improvements. 

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At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory.  

More about you  

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working as a PMO Analyst and have had exposure to Project Management.  

Skills/ Experience  

A proven track record of working within a PMO / Programme Office environment, supporting governance, reporting and delivery assurance. Exposure to project and programme management approaches (e.g., waterfall/agile), with the ability to work effectively with Programme Manager, Project Managers, Business Analysts  and delivery teams. Strong analytical capability, using data to create portfolio insights (e.g., trends, themes, dependencies, risks), and to connect the dots across projects and programmes. Confidence in adopting and improving digital tools for PMO automation and efficiency (e.g., reporting, workflows, templates) with a continuous improvement mindset. A systems-thinking approach with the ability to understand end-to-end impacts and how change in one area affects others across the portfolio. A project management qualification is desirable, but not essential. Experience using Project Management tooling such as Azure Dev Ops or Jira is desirable, but not essential  A track record of working within the Housing Sector.

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:  

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% Training and development Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.  

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities