DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Change & Governance PMO (Project Management Office) team has responsibility for supporting and monitoring all teams and divisions within RLB seeking & using investment funding to implement innovative ideas for the improvement of technical service & business management processes, systems, and behaviors. Innovation will make the delivery and management of our services to customers market leading and our business fit for the future of property and construction consultancy.
Our main duties involve assembling and supporting and then monitoring delivery teams and internal stakeholders in the conduct of feasibility assessments and full project delivery. Change ideas gathered from around the business can involve new IT systems, behavioral change initiatives, new ways of working, new service lines and acquisitions.

REQUIREMENTS GATHERING

• Working with the business to capture and document requirements (both functional and non-functional) using a range of techniques such as workshop facilitation, document analysis, site visits, use cases, scenario modelling, task and workflow analysis.
• Ensuring requirements are concise, complete, specific, unambiguous, and aligned to the strategic and tactical goals of the project and the business.
• Combining all requirements into a clear, managed, prioritised backlog.
• Refining these requirements to a sufficient level of detail to allow those who are developing the solutions to implement appropriate solutions.
• Providing refined requirements into project iterations in time to allow design/delivery to commence.
• Managing the scope and traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that they are understood by the project team and met by the delivered solution.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in IT or related business topic (desirable)
• A good working understanding of Microsoft applications – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio. An understanding of Asta Power Project would be beneficial.
• Experience as a Business Analyst (7+ years)
• Experience in IT and knowledge of general understanding of wider business functions
• Experience in business analysis techniques, such as information gathering methods, requirements documentation, process modelling and process mapping
• A good understanding of all stages in a project lifecycle and delivery approaches e.g. waterfall, agile, etc
• ISEB Business Analysis Foundation desirable
• Experience in Business Change methodologies desirable
• Any experience in Construction desirable

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently recruiting a Senior Business Analyst to work within the Change & Governance PMO and with the supporting team of project managers, change managers and business analysts. The partner heading the team is based in London, but location is not essential to the successful applicant as the PMO team’s activities and interaction with stakeholders are national.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to be an integral member of the PMO team from its inception and in conjunction with the PMO lead oversee the implementation of the Business Analyst function of change projects, workstreams and programmes throughout the business which are key to the innovation and new ways of working our company needs to achieve the RLB 2030 Business Plan.
Whilst we envisage the primary role to be based in London, a degree of flexibility will be required to occasional travel to the regions for significant and complex change projects which may warrant in person attendance at workshops.
Key Objectives:
You will support the change and governance team in establishing and continuously delivering an Internal PMO. This includes setting up PMO governance and delivery systems, ensuring effective project management practices (particularly those of the Business Analyst function.), and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

PMO Establishment and Management

• Assisting in establishing and managing the PMO, including defining its structure, roles, and responsibilities.
• Developing and implementing PMO governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies.
• Ensuring alignment of PMO activities with organisational strategy and objectives.
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the PMO, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Providing guidance and support to project managers and teams on PMO processes and best practices.
• Facilitating the prioritisation and selection of projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Managing the PMO budget and resources, ensuring efficient and effective use of assets.