PMO Analyst

Job Purpose

As PMO Analyst, you will work closely with the Senior PMO, VP of Professional services and senior stakeholders to help embed, develop and continuously improve the PMO function. You will assist the PMO team in the day-to-day support of the Delivery Leads and Project Managers helping to enhance delivery capabilities.  You will be a key player in the PMO team which has responsibility for ensuring governance, financial control, resource planning, and strategic alignment across projects / programs.

Our Hybrid Working Model requires employees to be on-site three days per week—specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Delivery Oversight

• Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile, and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and KPIs.
• Provide support in the generation of executive-level reporting on project health, risks, and opportunities.
• Enforce governance standards and best practices across delivery teams.

Project Gating Process

• Responsibility for the end-to-end Gating Process for Professional Services projects
• Closely working with Delivery Leads and Project Managers to ensure adherence to the Gating Process
• Maintain up to date Gating Checklists
• Responsible for holding regular, actionable Gating Meetings for each project with the necessary stakeholders
• Creation of high-quality Gating Reports enabling timely action by Management on any issues or blockers

Financial & Budget Management

• Assist in the maintenance of project budget tracking templates.
• Providing support in the generation of financial reporting on revenue forecast and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with finance and delivery leads to ensure accurate forecasting and milestone payments.

Resource & Capacity Management

• Assist in resource planning and allocation across programs.

Process Optimization & Tooling

• Define and refine PMO processes, templates, and delivery playbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery practices.
• Train and support project managers on tools like Jira, MS Project Online and Power BI or others business analytics tools

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a key liaison between delivery teams, various departments (mostly sales & finances), and executive sponsors.
• Facilitate internal steering committees, working groups, and stakeholder workshops.
• Ensure alignment of delivery outcomes with strategic business objectives.

Critical Competencies

• Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile process.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in supporting large-scale transformation programs.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2–5 years in PMO or program management roles, preferably in banking or financial services software delivery.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project, Power BI, Jira, Salesforce, and Agile delivery platforms.
  

Success Metrics

• Gating Process: creation of high-quality, actionable Gating reports
• Resource utilization: efficiency of resource allocation across all projects
• Process compliance: Degree to which PMO processes and methodologies are followed
• Quality & on-time reporting: % of reports delivered without errors and as per scheduled deadline

Equal Opportunity Statement

CR2 HPS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.