PMO Analyst

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain a programme view of all change and make this available to the relevant teams and departments and senior stakeholders
- Create the necessary Programme Office templates, tools, procedures and governance to ensure the effective management of the programme in line with portfolio standards
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to the necessary forums on the current status of the overall programme
- Produce and update the necessary resourcing position for all projects in the programme to provide advice on effective resource allocation across teams and projects
- Provide the necessary admin and programme support to the Project Managers and Programme Manager to ensure the successfully delivery of all projects in the programme
- Provide support and assistance for the Project Managers within the programme to ensure appropriate information is available and appropriate tools are available to enable them to manage projects effectively
- Ensure you are aligned to the Business Framework and contribute to its ongoing development
- Help facilitate a mechanism through which Change can be raised, considered, prioritised, communicated and delivered
- Take ownership of, and drive forward small change as requested
- Attend the necessary programme forums, capturing accurate and timely minutes and actions
- Work closely with the Portfolio Administrator to keep aligned to other projects in the wider portfolio
- Ensure the effective use of Sharepoint as the central repository for all necessary project documentation and information
- To ensure compliance with company and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times (including TCF)
- Any other reasonable duties as required

Job specific competencies:

Qualifications

- A desire to understand and potentially be formally qualified in project and portfolio management

Experience

- Experience of supporting Regulatory Change within the Financial Services sector
- Experience of presenting and preparing reporting information in multiple formats for different audiences; Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Knowledge of Projects & Programmes and a Project/Programme Office role in the delivery of business change across large and small change initiatives
- Understanding of Project/ Portfolio & Programme Management techniques in an fast paced environment
- Knowledge of all stages of the software development lifecycle
- Preferable - prior experience of managing change

Skills

- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Good understanding of process and process controls
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate risks and issues at most levels of the organisation
- Ability to work independently and own work items and deliverables

Knowledge

- Knowledge of managing a structured yet agile approach to delivering change
- Knowledge of project and/or programme management principles and techniques
- Knowledge of FSA requirements (including TCF)

Behaviours

- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- An organised and proactive approach
- Ability to influence
- Embrace, embed and incorporate the company values
- A flexible approach and positive attitude
- Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
- Takes initiative to make decisions
- Strives to deliver business improvement