PMO Analyst

Job Description

PMO AnalystInitial 6 month contractManchesterRemote workingPutting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset - thats what we stand for at Pontoon Solutions. We care about making the future work for everyone. And that starts with our own people. Our culture is entrepreneurialand inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients based in Manchester. They are currently looking for a PMO Analyst to join them for an initial 6-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension.Role Purpose:Support the PMO lead to embed best practice processes and provide appropriate management controls to ensure that the change portfolio is governed effectively and successfully delivers to the business strategy and vision.Key Accountabilities: * Help to train and coach programme and project teams on the Banks Change methodologies, processes, toolkits and templates* Support the PMO Lead in providing appropriate management controls for the overall portfolio, including:* Milestone delivery and timescales* Quality controls * Costs (budgets, administration and tracking for both capex & opex)* Resources (people)* Benefits (tracking, both hard and soft)* Risks & Issues Management (tracking and escalations)* Interdependency management* Change control * Stakeholder mapping* Support the organization and co-ordination of portfolio-level governance forums* Co-ordinate the capture of appropriate information to support resource and capacity planning across the portfolio * Support with the administration of portfolio office budgets including raising purchase orders, receipting invoices and supporting financial reconciliation activity* Support with the administration of supplier contracts - archive and track commercial contracts with external suppliers* Create portfolio-level status reports and other portfolio management information * Input to stakeholder communications regarding portfolio content and status* Contribute to audit and health check activity on projects and programmes within the portfolio* Develop and maintain an effective means of organising and managing portfolio documentation including appropriate version controlTechnical Capabilities:* Good understanding of project controls and standards* Good analytical skills and ability to assimilate and interpret information from many different sources* Good stakeholder engagement skills* Highly organised and with an eye for detail* Proficient in MS office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ProjectKnowledge, Skills and Experience Required:* Proven presentation skills, both written and verbal* Experience of working in a PMO role in projects and programmes an advantage* Industry knowledge of change methodologies desirable * Good exposure to Business strategy and planning * Location:This is a predominately remote working role, with a requirement to work from the clients Manchester office around once a month. Working hours:Standard working hours with some flex where required.If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Pontoon Solutions are an equal opportunities company

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PMO Analyst