PMO Analyst

Project overview

We are looking for an experienced PMO Analyst to join our PMO within an aviation environment. A working knowledge of the aviation industry will be beneficial.

You will support a large, complex programme of technology infrastructure projects. You will work closely with programme and project managers to make sure delivery is well governed, well reported and well controlled. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, safety-conscious operational environment, where accurate information and good planning discipline really matter.

Key responsibilities

Maintain integrated programme and project plans, tracking milestones, dependencies and critical path across multiple infrastructure workstreams

Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and RAG status updates for programme boards and senior stakeholders

Manage RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), chase owners for updates and escalate where needed

Support financial control, including budget tracking, forecasting, actuals reconciliation and purchase order management

Coordinate governance activity: scheduling boards, preparing packs, taking minutes and tracking actions and decisions

Administer change control, logging and tracking change requests through impact assessment and approval

Track resources and capacity across project teams and third-party suppliers

Maintain programme documentation, SharePoint sites and document control standards

Support stage-gate reviews, project start-up and closure activity, including lessons learned

Monitor supplier deliverables and support contract and vendor performance reporting

Promote consistent use of PMO standards, templates and tools across the programme

About you

Proven experience in a PMO Analyst, Project Support or Programme Coordinator role on a large programme, ideally technology or infrastructure focused

Strong planning skills with MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet or similar

Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is an advantage

Good understanding of project lifecycles and governance frameworks such as PRINCE2, MSP or Agile

Confident working with stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to challenge and chase constructively

Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities

Aviation, transport or other regulated-industry experience is desirable

PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PFQ or a P3O qualification is beneficial

Additional information

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week on site. Because of the operational aviation environment, the successful candidate will need to complete security vetting and background checks, which may include a 5-year referenced history and airside pass requirements.

Project details

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Heathrow, UK, GB
• Rate: 50-50 EUR/h