PMO Analyst

At SBS, we’re more than just a technology company, we’re a global fintech partner helping banks and financial institutions transform, innovate, and grow. With over 5,000 employees worldwide and clients in more than 80 countries, our solutions power everything from digital banking and lending to payments and core banking systems.

As part of 74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of finance.

Why SBS?

At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks.

We offer benefits that allow you to thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

We are seeking an experienced PMO Analyst to join our multi-disciplinary Business Operations Team. The team is the information hub for projects, portfolios and programmes within the Client Delivery / Professional Services business unit and is now growing to support the full UK business and underpin the success of all business units. 

This role will focus on supporting project managers in an assigned portfolio through controls, reporting, and analysis to allow the successful delivery of projects. The successful candidate will also collaborate with Business Operations colleagues to define, implement, control and enhance processes to continually improve our service offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Governance, Process and Tooling: Provide expert guidance and support to the Delivery community, to ensure compliance with SBS project governance processes and standards. Identify opportunities to improve the control and quality of project delivery across the business and work with Business Ops colleagues to implement these initiatives.
• Portfolio Reporting and Analysis: Use analytical tools to interpret datasets, identify trends and provide actionable insights. Develop and present reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to support overall portfolio governance and decision making.
• Commercial Support: Use your in-depth knowledge of the projects support the project manager in controlling, forecasting and reporting the financial health of a project. Collaborate with finance team and account management to track project statements of work, change control notices, invoicing & purchase orders to ensure Client Delivery and the UK lending business meet their financial targets.

• Experience: Minimum two years’ financial PMO experience.
• Attitude: Enthusiasm, positive attitude and ability to build strong working relationships. Flexibility to pick up and handover tasks based on availability of part time members of the team.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent numerical and analytical skills and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
• Working Style: Strong organisational and time management skills. Enjoys a mix of working independently, contributing to a team and taking the lead on some initiatives. Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in all forms. Assertiveness to influence project stakeholders and confidence to uphold standards.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office toolset with an emphasis on Excel and experience of working with an integrated PPM tool. Visual Basic/Macro skills and Power BI proficiency are desirable but not essential.
• Additional experience: Experience of the UK Financial Services sector, software implementation projects, and a PM or PMO related qualification would be beneficial but not essential.

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Budget: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Hybrid work - 3 days/week work from office

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.