We are current looking for a PMO Analyst to join the team at our Headquarters in Dunfermline. 

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information. 

• Hours – 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Salary – £27,499 per annum (FTE)
• Contract Type – Permanent

About the Scottish SPCA

As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 184 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland’s animal champions.

What does a PMO Analyst do? 

As a PMO Analyst you will be involved in all aspects of PMO activities to support high-profile projects, programmes, and portfolios for our organisation. Depending on the project, you may get the chance to manage small to medium scale projects under supervision.

Overview of main duties and responsibilities

• Facilitate the planning process including development of project plans and ongoing maintenance of these plans to ensure careful tracking of key milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure production of core project reports is completed to a high standard including status reports, RAID logs, change requests and project dashboards.
• Identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies and escalating where required to ensure timely implementation of mitigating plans.
• Owns the tracking and analysis of budgetary information across the full project portfolio and collaborates closely with senior leaders to develop recommendations.
• Perform secretariat duties for Committees and other senior-level steering forums including preparation of agenda, collation of MI / reporting and minute taking where needed.
• The ability to manage small to medium projects under the supervision to support overall successful delivery of the client engagement.
• Providing professional guidance about project management to colleagues across the organisation, including project managers and senior responsible owners.
• Supporting assurance reviews of programmes/projects as appropriate and helping to oversee implementation of recommendations stemming from these reviews.
• Ensure the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are being followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Producing regular analysis and reporting on the progress of projects and programmes.

Please see full Job Description link for more detailed information on the role. 

 What makes a good PMO Analyst? 

• Currently working towards/or an interest in Project Management qualifications e.g. Prince2, APMP and ISEB
• Knowledge of Project Office industry best practice and methodology
• Knowledge of Project & Programme Management industry best practice and methodology
• Experience with supporting PMO roles and owning elements of the end-to-end project, programme, and portfolio management activities.
• Experience working with reporting and tracking tools
• Excellent planning, organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritised workload based on business needs is essential.
• Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high quality outputs.
• Effective and flexible communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work positively and sensitively alongside stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite, in particular strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Personal attributes
• Manages own time efficiently.
• Pro-active and solutions-focussed tackling barriers to success as quickly and effectively as possible
• Can bring others along with your positive approach and excellent communication skills.
• Embrace challenges, flexible and able to adapt as you learn.

We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended.  This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications. 

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equine Welfare Member of the National Equine Welfare Council.

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