Job Description
Job Title: PMO Analyst
Only candidates that already hold Developed vetting will be considered due to quantity of applications those without cannot be considered. Please evidence this on CV.
Job Summary: Working within the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), the PMO Analyst (PMOA) will be responsible for supporting the delivery of projects and work packages within the National Counter Terrorism and Protective Security (CT & PS) Change Portfolio. The PMO Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) by ensuring effective project governance, controls, reporting, and process improvement. Additionally, the PMOA will work closely with project managers and technical teams to drive project success, contributing to the continuous improvement of project management practices.
Role Position within CTPHQ: The PMO Analyst will maintain robust working relationships with the Portfolio Office and take direction and guidance from specialist areas within the team regarding best practices, embedding Portfolio Office standards, and required escalation routes. The PMOA will be task-managed day-to-day by the Programme or Project Manager(s) for the Change initiative they are allocated to and line managed by a CTPHQ PMO Manager. The PMOA will work flexibly across the change portfolio, deployed on specific change projects or programme(s) as requested
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and maintain specific project management documents and governance.
2. Support planning, reporting, risk management, and issue resolution activities.
3. Ensure project delivery is managed to a defined plan.
4. Provide support for proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, resources, costs, and milestones.
5. Ensure regular reporting requirements are maintained.
6. Champion Portfolio Office standards and ensure compliance.
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within CTPHQ and external stakeholders.
8. Coordinate and administer Project/Programme Boards.
9. Maintain and update control documentation regularly.
Skills:
10. Intermediate: RAID Log Management, Use of Portfolio Office templates, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Management and Status Reporting, Action tracking & management, PPM Reporting data collection & analysis, Minute Taking, SharePoint.
11. Foundation: Stakeholder Management, PPM Planning & Dependency Management, Collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data, PPM Resource tracking, Project Management, PPM Benefits Management, Business Case Writing, Workshop design, PPM Risk Management, PPM Governance Management, Support and Facilitation of Workshops, Presentation and verbal communications skills, Creative Thinking (Problem Solving).
Essential Experience:
12. Previous experience in a project and programme management environment.
13. Knowledge of or direct experience with MSP, Agile, and PRINCE2 methodologies.
14. Live Developed Vetting
Desirable Experience:
15. Experience establishing and implementing project control mechanisms.
16. Previous experience in (local) government, a security agency, or policing.
17. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data.
18. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
19. Familiarity with project management tools and software.
Qualifications:
20. Desirable: PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent), Civil Service Contract Management Foundation.