PMO Analyst
Hybrid 2/3 days on site
Full time employment
Provide support to the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure successful delivery of programmes and projects across the police force.
Main Responsibilities:
Project Support: Assist project managers with plans and documentation (e.g., RAID logs)
Audits: Coordinate project audits to ensure documentation complies with PMO standards.
Reporting: Collect and consolidate monthly project status reports for Governance Boards.
Template Development: Create and refine templates for effective project management.
Process Improvement: Continuously improve PMO processes for efficiency.
Resource Data Collection: Gather and consolidate resource requirements from project resource plans.
Portfolio Resource Plan: Maintain an overarching portfolio-level resource plan.
Resource Constraints: Address resource conflicts and advise on allocation priorities.
Risk Management:Maintain a portfolio risk and issues log based on project-level data.
Financial Processes: Raise purchase orders and invoices, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.
Guidance and Advice: Provide advice on PMO methodologies and techniques to relevant staff.
Other Duties: Perform other responsibilities as required within the role's scope.
Person Specification:
Knowledge:
- Degree level education or equivalent.
- PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent qualification.
- Understanding of key project management concepts (e.g., risk registers, project plans).
Experience:
- Previous experience supporting projects within a PMO.
- Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadlines.
- Proven experience in coordinating stakeholders and delivering projects.
- Familiarity with multi-disciplinary team environments.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and the project lifecycle.
Key Skills:
- Strong documentation and information extraction skills.
- Influencing and communication skills across different levels.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Behaviours:
Aligned with the Competency and Values Framework (CVF), requiring the candidate to work towards Level 1, which includes competencies such as:
- Resolute, compassionate, and committed.
- Inclusive, enabling, and visionary leadership.
- Intelligent, creative, and informed policing.
Summary:
This role is a key support position within the PMO demanding strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to ensure effective project delivery. The PMO Analyst will work closely with project managers, providing essential support in planning, reporting, and resource management while ensuring compliance with PMO standards.