Overall purpose of role
The PMO Analyst within the Group Finance portfolio is required to support one or more Programmes / Projects and ensure the Programme / Project Managers can fully execute their duties which in turn support the overall delivery of our Change projects. The PMO will provide oversight, guidance and support on the deliveries to ensure adherence to governance requirements leading to the successful delivery of Business Outcomes for the programme / project(s).
Key Accountabilities
Status reporting - Manage the weekly reporting process, working with PMs as required to ensure the timely submission of reports to management team, escalating late delivery or non-compliance to formats
Governance and transparency - assist in the production of some parts of the Project/Programme Forum papers, Programme Board agendas and other reporting activities, take actions and minutes at some internal project meetings & management of milestone and project data in core tools
Risk, Assumption, Issue and Dependency (RAIDs) management - review RAIDS logs to check for completeness and compliance with actions overdue escalating to PM/senior PMO if any concerns escalating issues or risks to the Portfolio Programme Manager / PM as appropriate
Resource management - helping to maintain the resource logs and resource profiles of projects including checking for completeness of time recording being submitted and following up with resources who are non compliant.
Financial management - assists the PM with financial management activities including helping to understand variances and provision of commentary as required in a timely manner. Conduct regular monthly tasks for preparing financial reports
Planning - Help with the creation of initiative plans under the instruction of the Programme Manager / PM.
Execution Risk Standards - support the PM to embed and enforce best practice project management processes assisting with reviews of compliance to SICM standards as instructed by the Project Manager
Logistics and other tasks - help with the set up, maintenance and review of the project library (may include SharePoint site administration). Assist with the maintenance of the initiative's stakeholder map. Updating as instructed by the PM
Stakeholder Management and Leadership
Manage Stakeholders from within the programme and governance bodies establishing a strong relationship with Programme Manager, project PMs and other areas PMOs to be able to support them across RFT Technology

Decision-making and Problem Solving
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Risk and Control Objective
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Brokerage Firm Policies and Policy Standards.
Person Specification
Team player, competent in programme and project change methodologies with knowledge of technology change.
Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:
Experienced PMO with demonstrable track record of supporting multiple programmes/projects
Understanding of Programme / Project management methodologies and governance
Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Able to work with and present to senior stakeholders.
Strong Excel / Powerpoint and SP skills
Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:
Experience of working with Technology deliveries and complex programmes/projects
Experience of working across multiple business areas across virtual global teams
Knowledge and understanding of Agile methodology and supporting tools and techniques