PMO Analyst

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This is an exciting opportunity to join Merton Council at a truly transformational moment for the borough. We're looking for a driven and analytical PMO Analyst to support the delivery of our portfolio of change and transformation programmes within the Finance & Digital directorate.

Reporting into the Digital Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects and programmes are well-governed, effectively tracked, and deliver real outcomes for our residents. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining portfolio-level reporting, including Power BI dashboards, to provide senior leaders with a clear view of progress, risks, issues and benefits.
• Supporting programme and project managers with planning, RAID logs, financial tracking and milestone reporting.
• Analysing data to identify trends, risks and opportunities across the portfolio, and translating insight into clear recommendations.
• Championing PMO standards, templates and governance across the directorate, coaching colleagues to apply them consistently.
• Preparing papers and reports for programme boards, steering groups and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting benefits tracking and realisation across the portfolio.

Our ideal candidate

We're looking for someone who's as comfortable working with the detail as they are talking to senior stakeholders — an organised, curious and collaborative analyst who takes pride in getting things right.

You will have:

• Proven experience working within a PMO, project or programme environment, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong data and reporting skills, with hands-on experience of Power BI (or a comparable tool)
• Sound knowledge of project and programme management methodologies (such as PRINCE2, MSP or Agile) and how PMO disciplines support delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling updates for a range of audiences.
• A proactive and resourceful approach, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset — you enjoy working across teams, building relationships and supporting colleagues to succeed.
• A genuine interest in public service and improving the lives of the communities we serve.

A relevant project or PMO qualification, and experience of local government or the wider public sector, would be an advantage — but if you have the skills and the drive, we'd love to hear from you.

A career in Merton

We have a new, ambitious council plan that is putting us on a truly transformational journey. Guided by our three strategic priorities — nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and becoming London's first Borough of Sport — we're delivering some of the boldest plans in the region, from building the first new council homes in four decades, to regenerating Morden town centre, to becoming the most EV-friendly borough in the capital.

Joining us means joining a council that genuinely invests in its people. We offer:

• Access to the local government pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK.
• 27.5 days paid annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• A first-class staff development programme, including mentoring, training and structured career progression.
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support for you and your family, 24/7.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a range of salary sacrifice options.
• Access to lifestyle savings and discounts with top UK retailers, restaurants and supermarkets.
• Six vibrant staff networks that foster a genuine culture of inclusion.

If you want a career that makes a positive impact on people's lives, where you'll work alongside great people and be given the space to create and innovate — you've chosen the right time to apply.