Location: Warwick (Hybrid, with ad-hoc national travel)
Contract: 6 months
Day Rate: £425 (Umbrella)
Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a PMO Analyst/Planner? Join our dynamic PMO team and play a vital role in supporting a large-scale, multi-site infrastructure programme! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data-driven decision-making, this is the opportunity for you!
What You Will Be Doing:
Collaborate with PMO colleagues to manage complex programme trackers, covering site delivery and milestone tracking.
Maintain an accurate view of site scope across multiple locations, rigorously tracking changes in implementation dates and document milestones.
Utilise established change controls to manage high volumes of scope and schedule changes effectively.
Review and challenge supplier programme plans using MS Project, extracting key milestones for insightful reporting.
Track delivery performance against set milestones, highlighting any variances to stakeholders.
Support the creation of governance outputs, including SteerCo packs and programme review materials.
Coordinate efforts between PMO, delivery teams, and suppliers to ensure top-notch data quality and reporting consistency.
Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, data flows, and tracker usability.
Develop and maintain programme-level reporting using advanced Excel models.
What We're Looking For:
Essential Skills:
Advanced Excel skills, including experience building structured models and working with large datasets.
Proven experience managing complex programme trackers and delivering insightful programme-level reporting.
Strong analytical skills that allow you to present concise insights to senior stakeholders.
Working knowledge of MS Project, capable of reviewing and challenging supplier plans.
Experience navigating frequent changes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining data integrity.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Desirable Skills:
Background in large-scale or multi-site infrastructure programmes.
Familiarity with PMO governance and reporting frameworks.
Experience with SharePoint, particularly in data and document structuring.
Knowledge of Power BI or other dashboarding tools.
What Kind of Person Succeeds in This Role:
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effortlessly.
Confident in constructively challenging data, plans, and assumptions.
Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues and implements practical solutions.
Clear communicator who can simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
Takes pride in accuracy and understands the importance of details.
Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders while maintaining a professional demeanour.
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure programme, we want to hear from you! Bring your skills and enthusiasm to our client's PMO team and help drive successful programme delivery!
Apply Now! Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of infrastructure projects. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career as a PMO Analyst!
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Salary description
£375.00 - £425.00 per day