Programme Analyst
Yorkshire Water
Programme Analyst
£43085
Yorkshire Water, Truncliffe, Bradford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 29636884566f4cf79ad10ca0b8160b1d
Full Job Description
- Support the Alliance PMO Manager in establishing and enhancing the Alliance portfolio governance and assurance processes
- Drive and monitor governance standards throughout the Alliance project lifecycle
- Promote rigour, quality, and standardisation through the portfolio
- Document, communicate and embed Alliance governance and assurance processes
- Challenge non-compliance with required governance and processes and escalate appropriately
- Provide support, advice, and guidance to all stakeholders from day-to-day Project Management activities through to Alliance Board requirements
- Act as a link between the Alliance PMO and the Programme Delivery PMO to give confidence that the necessary governance, assurance, and control activities are being effectively applied
- Develop and seek to continuously improve processes, standards, and tools
You will require a good understanding of working in a PMO environment and be able to drive required governance, controls and assurance to support the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality targets and support the success of the Alliance., Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant experience - Advanced MS office user - Word, MS Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sharepoint user
- Significant and proven experience of working within a PMO role, demonstrating an understanding of governance, standardisation, and assurance
- Excellent knowledge and experience of project management methodologies, governance principles and PMO best practices.
- Ability to challenge and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships
- Strong influencing skills with ability to gain buy-in from challenging stakeholders
- Experience of supporting and embedding change
- Able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good presentation skills with ability to conduct presentations comfortably to small groups
- Experience of working in a regulated environment.
- Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors
You will also benefit from having:
We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup requires you to be in the office for collaborative efforts, training or where meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.
We have an exciting opportunity for a PMO Programme Analyst to join the Programme Delivery team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.
Our newly formed Storm Overflow Alliance will play a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Overflow Alliance is a collaborative enterprise formed between Yorkshire Water and our supply chain partners that will redefine how we deliver projects and programmes. This role will form part of a high performing, integrated team which will deliver the programme in a way that is industry leading and supports Yorkshire Water's strategy for 'a thriving Yorkshire: right for our customers and right for the environment., If you're an experienced PMO Analyst and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Salary & Benefits (4b): £34,468 - £43,085 + annual incentive related bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a wellness day. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!