PMO Analyst

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

As a PMO Analyst, you will support the planning, coordination and governance of complex programmes operating within regulated and operational technology environments. You will work closely with Project and Programme Managers to ensure delivery frameworks are followed, risks and dependencies are understood, and programme information is accurate, timely and well-structured. This is a role suited to someone who enjoys bringing clarity, organisation and consistency to busy delivery teams, with a strong focus on quality, reporting and effective controls

As the PMO Analyst, you will

• Assist in project planning and scheduling, including defining the project.
• Support the development of detailed project plans and track and monitor project progress
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders about strategy, adjustments and progress
• Ensure project standards and methodologies are implemented and followed.
• Identify and monitor project risks and implement relevant mitigations
• Create and maintain project documentation and plans, Prepare project status reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Provide financial tracking and analysis, including budgets and forecasts.
• Co-ordinate with cross functional teams to make sure all stakeholders remain on track with project requirements and deadlines
• Provide analytical support for project tasks and deliverables
• co-ordinate and attend project meetings, meeting minutes and action trackers
• Ensure compliance with company management standards
• Ensure governance documentation is up to date and implemented across project teams
• Support project resource allocation

Requirements

• Proven experience as a PMO Analyst or similar role
• Financial tracking and analysis
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong client-facing and teamworking skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Experience of risk and mitigation processes
• Knowledge of change management processes
• Experience of facilitating meetings and workshops
• Experience of managing and implementing governance across projects
• Stakeholder management experience
• Cyber experience desirable but not a necessity

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. 

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.