PMO Analyst

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Change and Transformation team at Mercer. This role will be based in Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

PMO Analyst

The Project Analyst will be responsible for providing essential project management support in the execution of risk transformation initiatives within Mercer Super.

This role is integral to a regulator-mandated risk transformation program, where the individual will assist in managing the complete project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and project plans. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant risk transformation efforts while developing project management expertise in a dynamic environment.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract

We will count on you to:

• End to end project management support
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans ensuring all tasks, timelines and resource requirements are clearly communicated
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns throughout the project lifecycle, fostering strong relationships to ensure project success.
• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery, and work with the project team to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Provide regular status updates on project delivery status
• Maintain accurate project documentation aligned to project delivery framework
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including program managers and other project managers, to ensure alignment and effective communication across all project activities.

What you need to have:

• Extensive PMO experience
• Strong understanding of project management and portfolio management methodologies
• High proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Teams Planner)
• High proficiency in SharePoint
• Analytical and problem solving
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders, including managers and executives, SMEs and consultants
• Practical knowledge of project delivery lifecycles, methodologies, and governance practices, as well as experience with Project Portfolio Management tools
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to tailor messages for different audiences and build constructive relationships at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.