Senior IT Analyst (PMO)

Description

• Managing Successful Programmes Foundation or well developed understanding of IT Programme Management delivery.
• Support the Head of IT Programme Management in identifying interdependencies and issues that may adversely impact delivery of the IT Project Portfolio and work plan.
• Work with key project and programme stakeholders to ensure all relevant information is captured to support the triage of new work requests, develop proposals and inform the work plan prioritisation process.
• Support the Project Managers to deliver their project objectives by identifying and removing/escalating blockers wherever possible.
• Support the Head of IT Programme Management in the delivery of project assurance, specifically reviewing key documents e.g. project status, reporting, project plans, change requests, etc., ensuring that any actions are completed.
• Ensure that key project and programme stakeholders update and maintain records on the PPM system, so that reporting is timely and accurate.
• Track and communicate IT Project Portfolio, work plan and individual project status and metrics, providing a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritised view of progress, highlighting any areas of concern.
• Provide support for the identification, calculation and recording of benefits, tracking delivery, and reporting progress across all projects.
• Support key project and programme stakeholders with the effective capture and accurate recording of risks and issues in-line with procedures.
• Support the creation of application test plans, co-ordinate User Acceptance Testing, ensure testing issues are documented appropriately and provide progress updates.
• Ensure that the PMO policies, procedures and tools are continually reviewed, updated and reflect best practice.
• Facilitate programme and project activities as required, such as lessons learned workshops, and supporting training delivery on the PPM tool and standards.
• Monitor projects across the IT Project Portfolio and work plan, working to ensure these are delivered to time, cost and quality.
• Support project managers to adhere to agreed project governance, processes, frameworks and documentation, providing a reference point for queries, information and an advocate for best practice.
• Develop effective relationships with key project and programme stakeholders ensuring agreed programme management principles are embedded across the IT Project Portfolio, work plan and individual projects.
• Ensure learning from projects is captured and used to update processes, procedures and best practice guidance.
• Administer and continually improve the PPM Tool to support the ongoing management of the IT Project Portfolio and work plan.

Requirements

• Works within deadlines, prioritise effectively and delivers at pace.
• Knowledge and use of the Microsoft Project Online/Planner PPM solution.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience, in a project management discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable experience in document writing, reporting, presenting, facilitating, requirements gathering and benefits capture.
• Qualifications in recognised project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2)
• Experience undertaking, and co-ordinating, application User Acceptance Testing.
• Good knowledge of programme and project management, including governance and assurance, risk and incident management, and benefit realisation.
• Able to explore and lead quality improvements that enhance the PMO service.
• Experience working in an IT PMO and/or a project management environment supporting the delivery of digital transformation.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with a keen eye to detail and ability to see trends and interdependencies.
• Able to engage and work in collaboration with a broad range of professionals and stakeholders across the business, with well-developed influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Visio and Devops.
• Experience updating, maintain and developing a PPM system.

Benefits

• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance