PMO Analyst

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh are currently looking to recruit a PMO Analyst, for an initial 3 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate c.£250-£300/day inside of IR35 (based on experience).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of project workstreams across the bid/project.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, risk and issue logs, RAID registers, and highlight reports.
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and steering committee sessions, including agenda preparation, meeting notes, and follow-up actions.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential issues and risks, and escalating appropriately.
• Assist with the preparation of programme reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with PMO governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies.
• Support resource planning, budgeting, and scheduling across multiple workstreams.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a PMO Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar role, preferably within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or equivalent).
• Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and project documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint) and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable Experience

• Professional project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM, or Agile certification).
• Experience in education, local government, or central government projects.
• Knowledge of public sector governance and compliance standards.
• Experience in contract delivery and solution development.

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