Analyst (PMO)

Working within the new NGED IT Performance and Planning team, an exciting opportunity has become available for an Analyst working in the Project Management Office (PMO), based at either Exeter or Plymouth.

Accountable to the PMO Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the IT PMO team to provide project data coordination and assurance for specific IT projects and programmes of work. This is in line with standard project management processes, procedures, tools & project data services across the NGED IT projects, programmes & portfolios.

So what are you waiting for, apply today!

As part of our hybrid working approach and in line with our policy, this role allows you to apply for a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

• Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to undertake and successfully complete a BS7858 security screening check.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

• Working flexibly within the NGED IT PMO team, providing portfolio, programme & project analysis & assurance, for core IT projects and programmes of work throughout the Project Management Lifecycle, including, but not limited to :
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Budget sanctioning and controls
  • Demand management
  • Resource management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project governance & assurance
  • Project change
  • Project reporting
  • Future road mapping
• Organising steering groups and providing project support services as required, including, but not limited to :
  • Project & programme report packs
  • Supporting materials
  • Project change management and monitoring
  • Ad-hoc presentations
  • Taking minutes, recording key decisions
  • RAIDD logs / activities and/or issues identified within work streams and meetings
• Working with the NGED IT PMO & Project Managers, drafting, reviewing and versioning as needed, the project documentation and artefacts, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Working with the NGED technical IT teams to understand and track project related risks & actions
• Managing document controls, including project documentation storage, version control and reviews, to ensure adherence & relevance across NGED IT & Business
• Training and coaching other staff in the PMO & IT on standard processes, procedure & tools

Educated to NVQ level 3/4 and/or appropriate experience in Project, Programme or Portfolio Coordination or Management, within an IT focused environment.

You will be fully PC Literate, with excellent Administration & IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, JIRA or similar.

Being successful in the role will require exceptional communication skills and the ability to converse with internal and external stakeholders. You will be expected to articulate technical requirements from an IT standpoint back to a business perspective, with a great attention to detail and excellent planning and organisational skills.

You will need to have the ability to work well as part of a team and individually with a flexible approach to support Project Managers and the PMO team. An awareness / understanding of IT, Project Management & Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and tools would be an advantage.

Candidates may not necessarily possess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but should have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with training.

National Grid Electricity Distribution embraces a fully inclusive culture and is passionate about its people, we are motivated to get the best out of one another. In return we simply ask for your commitment and enthusiasm to our core values and goals.

Interviews scheduled w/c 3 July 2023.

If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.

Our extensive benefits package includes:

• A competitive salary between £42,768 - £48,369
• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (maximum company contribution up to 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme
• Flexible working hours – subject to 37 hours per week and some set core hours
• Hybrid working - remote & office mix (subject to probationary period)
• Progression & career opportunities
• Close mentorship and regular feedback
• Training and development opportunities
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Home working kit including laptop, monitor & headset provided
• Free On-Site Parking

Additional Application Information

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.

To enhance your candidate experience, we recommend using Google Chrome to complete your online application. Should you have any questions regarding this or require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

Our IT team are vital to our business in many ways. Not only do they assist their colleagues across the business by supporting and enabling everything from desktop computers and networking to managing infrastructure, they also take care of cyber security and develop applications. Right now, we’re looking for an Analyst (PMO) to join us.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.