Senior PMO Analyst

Job description:

Role overview:

Senior PMO Analyst

Waterloo - Hybrid Working

Full Time

Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Grade 4

At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive – and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

The Senior PMO Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) by providing financial oversight, trend analysis, and governance across projects and programmes. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Planview, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team environment. The role also involves contributing innovative ideas and leading process improvements to enhance PMO efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, the Senior PMO Analyst will provide direct support to the Lead Portfolio Manager across two key pillars of work and collaborate closely with the Delivery Portfolio Manager to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

Role overview:

Financial Management & Analysis

• Monitor and track project and programme budgets, forecasts, and actuals.

• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Ensure financial compliance with organisational standards and reporting requirements.

Trend Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse portfolio performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, and optimisation areas.

• Prepare dashboards and reports for senior leadership, highlighting key metrics and trends.

• Support data-driven decision-making through accurate and timely analysis.

Planview Expertise

• Utilise Planview for portfolio planning, resource allocation, and financial tracking.

• Maintain data integrity within Planview and ensure accurate reporting.

• Provide guidance and training to team members on Planview best practices.

Governance & PMO Support

• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, processes, and governance frameworks.

• Support audits and compliance checks across projects and programmes.

• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve delivery.

Innovation & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance PMO processes and workflows.

• Propose and implement new ideas, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency.

• Lead initiatives to amend existing processes or create new ones aligned with best practice.

Leadership Support

• Report and provides dedicated support to the Lead Portfolio Manager across strategic pillars of work, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

• Work closely with the Delivery Portfolio Manager to monitor delivery performance and resolve issues.

• Act as a trusted advisor for portfolio governance and reporting.

Stakeholder Communication

• Create and deliver tailored packs and presentations for different levels of stakeholders, including senior leadership, programme managers, and delivery teams.

• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance of information for each audience.

Dependency Tracking

• Track and manage interdependencies across projects and programmes to mitigate risks and avoid delivery conflicts.

• Provide visibility of critical dependencies to senior stakeholders and ensure timely resolution.

Collaboration & Independence

• Work effectively as part of a team and independently on assigned tasks.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance, delivery, and leadership teams.

• Collaborate closely with other PMO Managers/ Senior PMO Analysts to share best practices, align processes, and ensure consistency across the portfolio.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in PMO or portfolio management roles, ideally within a complex organisation. Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills. 

• Advanced proficiency in Planview (mandatory). 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team. 

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement innovative solutions. 

• Skilled in creating clear, impactful stakeholder reporting packs and presentations.

• Professional certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or PMO-specific) desirable.

Why join us:

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email and we'll do our best to help.