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PMO Analyst - Contract RoleAbout New World TechNew World Tech are a team of consultants and project/programme managers with immense experience that enables us to understand customers business problems and execute real business outcomes to resolve them. We strive to unlock value for our customers with future proofed products and services, delivered in a highly secure manner, with a quicker time to market and less capital-intensive means of delivering business improvement and cloud integration.We specialise in:Advisory & Design, including CTO as a Service, Digital Transformation, Platforms, Cloud Services, Mainframe, Business Continuity, Workplace & Mobility, Commercial Services, and Security AuditProgramme Delivery, including Programme Management as a Service, Project Management as a Service, Programme Delivery Framework, and Transition as a ServiceTechnical Delivery, including Engineering as a Service, Testing as a Service, and Data MigrationDigital PMO, including Data Analytics for Programme Delivery, and Programme Office SupportNew World Tech know that our greatest strengths come from our people. Inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are. We foster a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and enjoy the differing perspectives, ideas and experience this brings to our company.PurposeAs a PMO Analyst you will be working as part of a high-performing Digital PMO helping to deliver first class PMO services to our clients.Reporting directly to the PMO Lead, you will work alongside a team of industry respected PMO Analysts, Consultants, Planners, Toolchain and Finance and Commercial specialists to ensure the PMO adds value through the facilitation of regular programme assurance, effective reporting, understanding overarching financials, risks, issues, and dependencies, and supporting the project and programme delivery teams through guidance on governance and best practice.Main DutiesWorks closely with responsible Project/Programme manager to establish strong monitoring and reporting engine for its areas of expertise (e.g. Finance, Schedule, Risk Management etc)]Proactively report and challenge overall Project/Programme progress, clearly articulating and/or escalating risks and issues ensuring the appropriate actions are taken and sufficient levels of control are in placeAdvocates best Project Management practices, ensuring the assigned programme is adhering to methodology and governanceEnsures effective communication with all stakeholders across the Digital PMO, Project Managers and Programme Managers regarding the delivery status of the assigned programme or projectsEnsures that project deliverables/artefacts have been reviewed and signed off by Key Stakeholders in accordance with the methodologyEnsures that Project Managers manage a detailed Project plan and document dependencies where applicableEnsures that all risks, issues, change requests, actions and dependencies of Projects and Programmes are actively managedEnsures that all mandatory artefacts are collated, version controlled and stored appropriatelyProduce quality reports and presentations for the Programme or Project to ensure accuracy and to the required timescalesCollate reporting for Change governance forums, ensuring high standards of accuracy and excellence to support executive reportingWork in partnership with the Programme and Project delivery teams, offering guidance to ensure the programmes are adhering to Policy Standards within the Governance FrameworkProactively identify and suggest opportunities for improvements to and optimisation of PMO processes, policies, and practicesSupport PMO peer group through knowledge-sharingAct as generalist across PMO scope of work and/or a specialist in one of the areas: Project Financial ControllerProject Scheduler/Planner Project Risk Manager Project Resource Manager Project Procurement ManagerAGILE-related responsibilities (where applicable): Act as a Scrum Master, manages Scrum team, delivers value, supports Product Owner Acts as a Product Owner, manages activity backlog, ensures value delivery Acts as a Kanban Management Professional, design a Kanban system and evolve and scale it beyond the team.Be an advocate for best practice to facilitate adherence to the change management policy standards, ensuring the assigned programme is adhering to methodology and governanceEnsure effective communication with all stakeholders across the Digital PMO, Project Managers and Programme Managers regarding the delivery status of the assigned programme or projectsProactively report and challenge overall programme progress, clearly articulating and/or escalating risks and issues ensuring the appropriate actions are taken and sufficient levels of control are in placeEnsure that project deliverables/artefacts have been reviewed and signed off by Key Stakeholders in accordance with the methodologyEnsure Project Managers manage a detailed Project Specific Plan (PSP) and document dependencies where applicableEnsure that all risks, issues, actions and dependencies of Projects and Programmes are actively managedEnsure that all mandatory artefacts are collated, version controlled and stored appropriatelyProduce quality reports and presentations for the Programme or Project to ensure accuracy and to the required timescalesCollate reporting for Change governance forums, ensuring high standards of accuracy and excellence to support executive reportingWork in partnership with the Programme and Project delivery teams, offering guidance to ensure the programmes are adhering to Policy Standards within the Governance FrameworkWork closely and collaboratively with colleagues within PMO to proactively identify and influence changes to improve PMO service and processes to ensure a consistent approach across the businessPreferred qualifications:Bachelor or Master degree, with a preference for a Business, Legal or Technology degree or, instead, 4 years of relevant experiencePrevious PMO and/or Projects experience (1-2 years) is an advantageKnowledge of project management methodologies (eg PMI, Prince) including AgilePrevious experience managing project finance and or schedule is an advantageRecommended certificates:PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)Kanban Management Professional (KMP)Personal CharacteristicsYou must act with integrity, due skill, care, and diligenceWhere applicable you must be open and co-operative with auditors and regulatorsWhere applicable ensure company, market and client related documentation is issued (internally and externally) accurately and on timeComply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulationsOperate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of the teams overall vision and objectivesLiaise with key business groups to establish, support and maintain solid business relationships and organisational effectivenessAnalytical skillsStrong communication skillsExperience in facilitating RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) ManagementExperience of reporting to deadlines and established standardsOutstanding attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work autonomously and with directionAdvanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Knowledge of MS Project and/or other scheduling tools is a plusExcellent stakeholder management skills with ability to build strong relationships across culturesKnowledge of and experience of implementing best practice PMO solutions to drive a high-performance culture an advantageA role model of collaborative working, valuing and developing employeesConfident and effective communication and engagementAble to manage information and interpret and present high quality written, oral and numerical information.Able to inspire others to deliver great customer serviceProven ability to challenge, influence and do things differently with positive business benefitsResilient, determined to positively overcome barriersDemonstrable commitment to NWT’s purpose and values