Job Description
Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for a PMO Analyst to join their team in the North West or North East/Dublin area. The duration of this post is 12 months initially with possible extensions thereafter. The working model is hybrid - must be available to attend meetings at client locations when required. Working 35 hours per week, the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €29.87 per hour based on an annualised salary of €54,548. You will accrue 30 days annual leave per year and paid Bank Holidays. Our client's Programme Management Office (PMO) has a requirement to augment the current PMO team with an experienced PMO Analyst. The role will exist within a small team to support the Head of PMO in delivering PMO services. Role & Responsibilities The role & responsibilities of the PMO Analyst include but are not limited to: Support the Head of PMO in driving ongoing development of client's project management capabilities and maturity in project, programme and portfolio management Support c.80 Project and Programme Managers in adoption and usage of Project Management methodology processes, tools and standards Pro-actively contribute and lead out on development and refinement of PM processes, procedures, standards, KPIs, etc. Establish feedback loop with Project Management community for continual improvement and enhancement of PMO value Support the professional development of a pool of Project Managers of varying levels of experience by delivering training Coach and support Project Managers in PM methodology, processes, techniques Support monthly reporting at project, programme and portfolio levels Operate a Quality Assurance process, to monitor and measure the application and effectiveness of project management standards, tools and processes Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications Minimum 2 years working in a project management environment, preferably in a PMO role Certification in PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent Excellent knowledge of Project Management disciplines (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile,) Experience of Reporting and Data Management, particularly in Excel/Power BI Good working knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks (ITIL) Good working understanding of information technology in general Excellent communications skills, including written Excellent presentation skills, including delivery of training Excellent people skills, cultural awareness and emotional intelligence At least intermediate level of proficiency in Office 365 suite of applications, including MS Visio and MS Project, ability to self-support. Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality standards Significant experience collaborating with stakeholders across multi-disciplinary functions Self-starter with a willingness to take responsibility Strong problem solving skills and pro-active approach to problem solving Strong ability to use own initiative and complete assigned work with minimal supervision Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role* Skills: PM Project Management PMP PRINCE 2 PMO ITIL Benefits: Accrue 30 days AL per year