PMO Analyst - Agile Methodologies

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

Project Governance & Delivery Oversight :

- Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile, and regulatory frameworks.

- Monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and KPIs.

- Provide support in the generation of executive-level reporting on project health, risks, and opportunities.

- Enforce governance standards and best practices across delivery teams.

Project Gating Process :

- Responsibility for the end-to-end Gating Process for Professional Services projects

- Closely working with Delivery Leads and Project Managers to ensure adherence to the Gating Process

- Maintain up to date Gating Checklists

- Responsible for holding regular, actionable Gating Meetings for each project with the necessary stakeholders

- Creation of high-quality Gating Reports enabling timely action by Management on any issues or blockers

Financial & Budget Management :

- Assist in the maintenance of project budget tracking templates.

- Providing support in the generation of financial reporting on revenue forecast and variance analysis.

- Collaborate with finance and delivery leads to ensure accurate forecasting and milestone payments.

Resource & Capacity Management :

- Assist in resource planning and allocation across programs.

Process Optimization & Tooling :

- Define and refine PMO processes, templates, and delivery playbooks.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery practices.

- Train and support project managers on tools like Jira, MS Project Online and Power BI or others business analytics tools

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication :

- Act as a key liaison between delivery teams, various departments (mostly sales & finances), and executive sponsors.

- Facilitate internal steering committees, working groups, and stakeholder workshops.

- Ensure alignment of delivery outcomes with strategic business objectives.

Critical Competencies :

- Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile process.

- Strong analytical and financial acumen.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.

- Proven track record in supporting large-scale transformation programs.

Qualifications & Experience :

- Education : Bachelors or Masters in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

- Certifications : PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent.

- Experience : 2 - 5 years in PMO or program management roles, preferably in banking or financial services software delivery.

- Tools : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project, Power BI, Jira, Salesforce, and Agile delivery platforms.

Success Metrics :

- Gating Process : creation of high-quality, actionable Gating reports

- Resource utilization : efficiency of resource allocation across all projects

- Process compliance : Degree to which PMO processes and methodologies are followed

- Quality & on-time reporting : % of reports delivered without errors and as per scheduled deadline

Travel :

- Open to Travel to Onsite if required

What we offer :

- An opportunity to work with the Winner of Irelands Best Managed Companies Award.

- Irish indigenous IT MNC.

- Competitive salary.

- Excellent employee benefits.

- Flexible working hours.

- Health insurance.

- Opportunities for International Travel.

- Great career opportunities.

- Innovative & entrepreneurial culture.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

- Our Client is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.