Senior PMO Analyst

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Base Location: Gatwick – however remote working is available with 1 visit per month to the Gatwick Office

Security Level: BPSS

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

The CAA are looking for a Senior Portfolio Analyst to join our PMO Team. Your day-to day activities will include:

• Leveraging project management experience to collaborate on developing Enterprise PMO standards and best practices
• Design and facilitate workshops and Project/programme level ways of working aligned to CAA framework, RAID, change control, quality management and health checks processes and tools.
• Lead initial development, ongoing maintenance and quality assurance of high level and detailed plans for programmes or multiple projects, providing or assuring provision of regular plan and milestone progress reports.
• Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and performance against plan
• Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, artefacts, documents, reports, guides etc.) takes place
• Maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues, benefits, dependencies and stage gate activities within specific projects
• Provide valuable insight and new ideas that drive the continuous improvement in how the PMO operates and delivers value
• Identifying and monitoring key performance indicators that highlight capacity / capability constraints and over commitment of resources for particular areas.
• Liaising with project leads to ensure adherence to governance standards
• Providing guidance and support to projects including the maintenance of project artifacts (e.g. PID/finance trackers/risk logs)
• Maintaining and updating programme/project framework and associated process documents to ensure they adequately support CAA delivery methodologies
• Triage and analysis of data, highlighting issues, trends and making recommendations
• Support and facilitation of governance forums including the CAA’s project prioritisation processes

When working with colleagues you should seek to continuously improve relationships, develop your understanding of their challenges, and consult with each to seek out solutions. To this end, you will need to be comfortable driving, influencing, challenging, and negotiating with partners at all levels of business.

About You

• Experience of line managing team of analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure high-quality deliverables and professional development.
• Proven experience within a similar role supported by a working knowledge of project and /or programme management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, Agile etc.)
• Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models and experience of contributing to the development and implementation of PMO policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, ensuring consistency and adherence to set standards.
• Experience in prioritising projects and assessing project outputs against previously defined strategic goals.
• Experience of Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and PPM tools. Experience of creating and editing SharePoint sites an advantage.
• Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of Portfolio’s and large-scale programs.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Good analytical and numerical skills with problem solving capability.
• Proactive and able to work both as part of a team and stand alone.
• Articulate and persuasive and able to provide commentary to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in reviewing and updating project documentation including Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), Business Cases, and project plans.

What Can We Offer You?

The aviation industry is in constant evolution, with the integration of new technologies and the opening of new commercial opportunities, such as commercial space flight.  The CAA keenly understands this and much as the industry is changing so must we.  

If you are an experienced PMO Analyst who understands the importance the role governance plays in the successful delivery of change, then you need look no further than the CAA.  As an employer, we are passionate about the development of our people.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Working With Us
 

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!
 

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.
 

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.
 

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.

Our Values
 

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here
 

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

You may be contacted before the closing date by our Resourcing Team to arrange an interview if the hiring manager deems your application to meet the required skill set.

No recruitment agencies please.