PMO Analyst

Are you an analytical, organised thinker who enjoys bringing order to complex projects? Join us as our first PMO Analyst, a brand-new role where you'll help build and improve the standards and processes that support our change and transformation work.

We own and manage c.8,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

A lot of our roles come with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Developing and assuring our project management methodologies, governance frameworks and organisational standards
• Maintaining and administering the project portfolio, keeping information on project status, milestones and resource allocation accurate and up to date
• Developing and maintaining PMO processes, templates, tools and documentation to drive consistency and continuous improvement
• Monitoring project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and issues across the portfolio, and recommending corrective actions where needed
• Maintaining the portfolio-level risk and issue register, providing oversight, challenge and consolidated reporting
• Producing and maintaining portfolio, programme and project reports, dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders, both routine and ad hoc
• Working collaboratively with project managers, programme managers, Business Analysts and business stakeholders to provide effective delivery support, and contributing to assurance activities that highlight delivery risks and opportunities for improvement

We are looking for someone who has...

• Demonstrable experience working in a Project Management Office as an Analyst
• High proficiency in project management tools and techniques, including project management software
• Proven experience managing project governance and reporting
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication, including presenting project updates to colleagues at all levels
• Strong influencing and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk management and issue resolution
• Experience working in a busy, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priority projects at the same time

Benefits

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of £46,640.00
• We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
• Flexible working around a 37 hour week
• Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
• Pension - between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
• Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
• Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
• Competitive medical cashback plan

At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.