Lead Program Analyst

Role: Lead Program Analyst

Type: 6 Month Contract

Location: Reading (Hybrid)

Role Purpose:

This is a senior role within the team, reporting into the Head of Governance and Planning, deputising when necessary and leading the team of programme coordinators. The role will play a key part in ensuring the successful delivery of the Network Programmes.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Portfolio, Programme, Project performance reporting - including Financial and KPI
• Administration of key governance bodies.
• Consulting to and coaching of Programme and Project Managers on governance processes.
• PPM tool administration.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality written documentation and select the content, style, format and distribution methods most appropriate to the audience
• Collating information for status reports and working closely with colleagues as required to deliver quality deliverables

What we are looking for:

• An experienced Program Analyst within a fast-paced medium to large company.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills in a PMO Environment.
• Experience leading a small team of Coordinators / Analysts.
• Understanding of change standards and governance.
• Experienced in designing drafting and implementing processes in a Project/Programme/Portfolio environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Toolset and knowledge of MS Project JIRA & Project Online would be an advantage
• Displays excellent relationship, influencing and all-round communication skills.
• Professional and positive approach.
• Diligent with attention to detail.
• Well organized and skilled at problem solving.
• Experience of working cross-functionally and with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work effectively to tight timescales and under pressure/stressful situations.
• A quality driven approach consistently aiming for high standards.

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