Senior PMO Analyst
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Senior PMO Analyst
We are looking for a Senior PMO Analyst to lead and oversee the successful delivery of our portfolio. Within the Digital and Business Systems team you will strategically engage with a wide range of stakeholders influence key decisions and drive alignment between a multi-million-pound portfolio and our business strategy. You will provide project delivery assurance maintain visibility of portfolio-level risks issues dependencies and milestones and ensure that robust governance and effective tooling are consistently applied.
Success in this role will be measured by the timely delivery of projects within scope and budget the effective implementation of governance frameworks and the accurate reporting of portfolio performance and spend to senior management. Through your expertise and collaborative approach you will play a pivotal role in enabling confident decision-making and ensuring the long-term success of the portfolio.
This role will be working onsite with the team 4 days a week and can be based from our offices in Northampton Raunds or Howden.
What will I be doing as a Senior PMO Analyst
- Lead the implementation and evolution of governance frameworks across the portfolio. Provide guidance and training to project teams.
- Forecast track and report on portfolio ensuring alignment with corporate strategy central finance and delivery teams.
- Maintain visibility of portfolio-level risks issues dependencies and milestones. Support portfolio prioritisation and roadmap planning.
- Conduct resource impact assessments and any subsequent budget impacts
- Facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Co-ordinate the collation of the business case high-level requirements deliverables and scope
- Support junior PMO analysts and project coordinators.
- Provide coaching and contribute to capability development across the PMO function and project delivery teams.
What we need from you
- Proven track record delivering successful and complex software projects
- Project management qualifications (e.g. Prince 2 or PMI) preferred.
- Excellent communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with governance frameworks and tooling (e.g. Power BI Project Online)
- Experience and understanding of Project Lifecycle management.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with CAPEX/P&L alignment.
- Ability to manage portfolio resource management.
- Manage workloads to ensure deadlines are met and critical projects are prioritised.
- Consistently meet demanding deadlines.
- Relevant project management qualification
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including MS Project Excel Word PowerPoint Visio and Power BI.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary Car allowance
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff Discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in theBest Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
Were creating a future where world-class service innovation and sustainability are at the core of everything we do.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- PMBOK
- PPM Tools
- Waterfall
- Project Server
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- SDLC
About Company
Find kitchens, joinery & hardware at Howdens. Available for trade from local stock. Hundreds of depots nationwide. Free kitchen design service.
