Smp PMO Reporting Assistant

National Highways has an exciting new opportunity for a PMO reporting Assistant working on the Smart Motorways Programme (SMP) within our Major Projects directorate.

We are looking for a self
- starter who can work to deadlines to produce a range of high-quality reports and presentations for our varied stakeholders. Accuracy and attention to detail will be key to this role ensuring that submissions are received in a timelyand efficient manner.

What you’ll be leading on

- Deliver the provision of consistently high-quality regular, timely and accurate programme and project reports, identifying and reporting on trends and emerging issues on Safety, Time, Cost and Quality information to inform decision making.
- Analyse and reconcile Programme data using Power Bi and Excel for National Highways Business Software Systems (HART, P6, CRM, Oracle) and the Business Information Framework within Smart Motorways Programme (SMP). Maintain relationships with key data ownersto ensure consistency in the provision of information.
- Collaborate with SMP Alliance colleagues, Delivery Teams, and Major Projects Delivery Services to ensure timely and accurate submission of data and information in compliance with the Reporting drumbeat, to support all reporting requirements.
- Lead on the set up and maintenance of regular liaison meetings with Major Projects Delivery Services, SMP Alliance Reporting Team and the Business Information Framework Development Team. Collaborate across the teams to ensure continuous improvement andefficiency in reporting outputs
- Support the identification, development, and implementation of digital reporting initiatives within the Programme and wider Major Project Directorate. Liaise with key stakeholders to achieve reporting enhancements at Programme and Project level.
- Identify, plan, and implement training to PMO, SMP Alliance and Delivery colleagues on corporate and divisional reporting systems (MP Drive, Business Information Framework). Support Delivery Teams in the resolution of queries and issues to ensure programmereporting requirements are met.
To be successful you’ll need
- Proficient user of MS Office software with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Knowledgeable in the use of Power Bi or equivalent software to develop and analyse reports.
- Experience of capturing and analysing Performance Management data to agreed time and quality standards.
- Experience of producing complex reports and presentations.
- Experience in data analysis, trend analysis
- Experience of managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

A bit about us

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to dobetter and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

An informal blended working approach has been adopted for many of our roles across National Highways. We offer many different ways to work flexibly, and we’re open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please waituntil the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible.

Our benefits package

Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%.

We also offer:

- Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)
- Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home
- Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus, access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines
- A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
- Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience

And we are:

- Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities
- Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme
- Community friendly - offering 3 days per year paid leave to volunteer.

So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation