PMO Analyst

As a PMO analyst within Brambles, you’ll provide project support to a wide range of departments in a varied selection of projects.

With hybrid working available, you’ll need to be in commutable distance of Manchester. This role will help support the successful delivery of Northern European strategic and tactical initiatives by coordinating activity, training, governance and reporting within the UK & Ireland business.

Key Accountabilities

1. Facilitate, co-ordinate and support all Northern European initiatives in scope
2. Provide standardisation, documentation, tools, governance and support to Project Leads, and share best practice and learnings within the project management community
3. Provide project management training, development, advice and support to the Northern European team
4. Act as Scrum Master working within the Agile framework, and PMO support in other hybrid and waterfall initiatives
5. Follow up with project leads to ensure deadlines and milestones are met and offer support and coaching where appropriate, in order to successfully complete initiatives
6. Implement regular project health checks and quality assurance measures
7. Co-ordinate the Northern Europe Risk Register and make recommendations for initiatives for the future project pipeline, within the strategic planning cycle
8. Lead and support PMO continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll need:

1. You’ll need some project management experience and understanding of project process
2. A project management qualification would be fantastic
3. Some exposure to process improvement techniques (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma)
4. You’ll need strong communication skills to deal with a variety of senior stakeholders
5. Proficiency in Microsoft software packages, particularly MS Excel and Power Point.
6. The key thing we’re looking for is a drive and willingness to learn

What we Offer:

1. Annual Bonus Scheme
2. 3 days of volunteering leave per annum
3. Access to an Employee Assistance Program
4. Access to the Brambles MyShare Scheme
5. Fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development
6. Access to further benefits and discounts via a Benefits App.
7. Further local / country specific benefits

If you feel it’s a good fit for you, please don’t wait for this advert to disappear, apply now! Or if it’s not quite for you, please feel free to share this role with someone you know who would love it.

Finally, as an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Preferred Education

No Degree Required

Preferred Level of Work Experience

1 - 3 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.