PMO Analyst

The PMO will be responsible for coordinating PMO operations identifying opportunities for streamlining and improve internal processes. The PMO will be supporting Project Managers in the implementation phases by sharing best practices and lessons learned. Occasionally (during peak times) the PMO Analyst will be required to manage small/medium projects

Direct Responsibilities of the role

• Direct and lead the activities of the PMO in the region
• Provide guidance on processes and procedures to the Project Management team
• Track project schedules and budgets and highlight any risk and issues that needs to be managed
• Provide reporting and information to the regional senior management team.
• Carry out project reporting and project administration under the direction of the regional Program Director.
• Design and implement new PMO processes and procedures.
• Improve and streamline project management tools (e.g. Project status Scope changes Project overview Resource allocation and availability Milestones Projections Gantt charts Earned value Budget v Expenditure)
• Maintain documentation library or database to define standards examples project documents & electronic Project Files.
• Oversee resource availability and allocation: resource management; project organizational structure.
• Project Manage projects as required by regional management
• Liaise and cooperate with other region PMOs

Skills and Qualifications to be Successful in the Role

• Over 3 years of working within a PMO function with experience in business analysis process mapping and optimisation.
• Proven ability in fast learning of specific requirements of complex operations
• Persistent and has high attention to details.
• Good awareness of project/programme management methodologies.
• Extensive experience with Project Office Support tools.
• Persuasive and effective communication skills. He/She must be fluent in English and be able to read and write at an accomplished level.