PMO Analyst
We are actively looking to secure a PMO Analyst to join Experis.
Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.
Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.
Job Purpose/The Role:
A PMO analyst is a critical player in the project management cycle and operational management of the Digital contract area's business. They work across multiple teams, particularly with Engagement Managers and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
In this role there will be a requirement to directly support one or more engagements, s well as opportunities to lead functions or activities across Digital. A strong PMO background is important to ensure that we put the correct level of governance in place for both effectiveness, efficiency and compliance. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, attention to detail, commercial awareness and adherence to standards and deadlines, to ensure that projects/services stay on track and on budget. They will be prepared to take proactive and appropriate action to overcome difficulties and look for opportunities to improve the service offerings and results for their engagements and across Digital. The ability to analyse data and project information to identify issues, trends and opportunities to help guide decision making at very senior levels is also key.
Mandatory skills
Flexible and able to manage competing deadlines and requirements
Must understand month end processes and PMO tooling
Strong financial acumen and ability to complete detailed analysis
Work as part of a team, supporting others to deliver collectively
Strong stakeholder management, able to communicate across multiple groups and people
Technical skills required:
* Use TIPTOP - i.e.. Create code, add a forecast, understand where we get the information from for forecasting, balance individuals
* SS reports - how to access and run reports and understand what each report is used for. Especially AVF's, Finance analyser, THOR.
* POW - impacting tool
* Create and maintain budget trackers
* E-monitoring - how to set up engagements/ add risks/ add financial data and reviewing and understanding forecasts and month end activities
* How to request new project codes, billing ref and task requests
* Understanding of BAF/DFR
Beneficial additional skills
Specialist skills in Governance, Process Management, Front end Management, Tooling SPOC/SME Skills:
Behavioural skills:
* Active listening
* Commercial Awareness
* Analytical Thinking
* Organised
Functional Skills:
* Forecasting
* Project Planning
* PMO (Finance)
* Project Management Software
* Risk Management
* Communication
* Team work
Technical Skills:
* Continuous Improvement
* Governance
* MS Office Suite
Benefits Include:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* Medical and Dental cover
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays
* Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
* Sick pay
Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.