PMO Analyst

Summary

•    Working within the Technology PMO function for the Group
•    Based at Manchester Airport
•    12-month fixed term contract / secondment opportunity
•    Hybrid working options (2-3 days a week in the office)
•    Competitive salary plus benefits

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 66 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

•    Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs 
•    24 days holiday plus bank holidays 
•    Free parking 
•    Subsidised public transport 
•    Huge range of company discounts 
•    2 volunteering days per year 
•    Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
•    Care Concierge service

The role

The PMO Analyst provides frontline portfolio governance, assurance and reporting support for one or more Product Towers, helping projects maintain strong controls, accurate reporting and effective delivery governance. The role acts as a trusted partner to Project Managers and Product Teams, ensuring project information is reliable, risks are understood, and governance processes are consistently applied.

Four key pillars of the role are:

•    Governance & Assurance 
•    Portfolio Reporting & Insights 
•    Project Controls (RAID, Milestones, Dependencies) 
•    Stakeholder & Tower Support

Key responsibilities are:

•    Provide PMO support and governance across assigned Product Towers. 
•    Monitor project health, reporting, risks, dependencies and milestones. 
•    Support governance forums, including Stage Gates, Steer Cos and portfolio reviews. 
•    Produce portfolio reports, dashboards and management information. 
•    Deliver assurance activities to strengthen project controls and governance. 
•    Maintain milestone tracking and project closure activities. 
•    Build knowledge of tower portfolios to identify risks, issues and opportunities. 
•    Drive continuous improvement in PMO processes, reporting and standards

What will make you successful in the role?

The successful candidate will have proven experience within a PMO environment, along with strong communication, engagement and stakeholder management skills. They will be confident building effective relationships across a range of stakeholders and influencing others to achieve positive outcomes.

With a proactive, can-do approach, the successful candidate will be able to identify opportunities for improvement, overcome challenges and support the successful delivery of projects. The ability to prioritise and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment is essential, as is the capability to distil complex project information into clear, concise updates for senior audiences.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of project management principles, methodologies and the project lifecycle, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project, will also be advantageous to the candidate.