National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a PMO Analyst to join our team in the East region. The PMO enables the achievement of capital investment and operational expenditure delivery plans through effective programme management. The PMO Analyst will perform a key role in ensuring the quality and completeness of programme data and delivering accurate and timely reporting to decision makers. This role can be based from our Bedford offices. What you'll be leading on

Support and enable development and delivery teams in the maintenance of accurate and complete project and programme data and information on the National Highways systems (PfP/CDMT etc). In accordance with National Highways reporting requirements, ensure the quality, completeness and integrity of data uploaded to National Highways business management systems.
In accordance with National Highways governance policies and reporting cycles, develop and deliver analytical reports enabling effective management of project and programme scope, cost, schedule, outputs and efficiencies. Be prepared to develop and deliver bespoke reports on request.
Support project and programme governance meetings including Project and Programme Board and Management Meetings, Scheme and Stage Gate Reviews and Working Day Round meetings. Develop and deliver analysis, insights and recommendations to decision makers. Support business planning processes, ensuring that complete and accurate baselines with appropriate budgets are developed
Support in the maintenance of registers of project and programme risks, opportunities and issues, and facilitate monthly reviews in accordance with National Highways governance policies. Working with project development & delivery teams, ensure that effective risk and issue management actions are recorded and completed within agreed timelines.
Support Change Control governance for project and programme to facilitate weekly/monthly reviews in accordance with National Highways governance policies.
Support culture of continuous improvement through insights and analysis and the identification of lessons learnt and opportunities for business improvement. Participate in the delivery of business improvement initiatives and transformation projects.

Knowledge and experience of Project and Programme Management and Controls Methodologies
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office with good knowledge of excel to enable effective data analysis.
Knowledge of contractual relationships between a client organisation and suppliers
Knowledge of business management information systems and applications (PfP/CDMT/Confirm etc)
Develop and sustain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in National Highways and the supply chain

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%
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 an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid working
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
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 paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year
Right to work check
3 year employment history references
DBS criminal record check
Social media and adverse journalism check
Driving licence check (if applicable)
Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)
Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable)

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