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Job Title: PMO Analyst/Planner

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 programm