PMO Analyst

About the team:
Our Change Delivery team consists of dedicated professionals spread across Wolverhampton, Chatham, and India.
You will join the team as a PMO Analyst, supporting our team of Programme / Project Managers and Product Owners, this is a unique opportunity to support Agile and Waterfall Projects covering our Modernisation and Foundation Change Teams.
The team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and diverse perspectives.
With a strong emphasis on support and development, team members engage in regular meetings and open communication, leveraging cutting-edge tools like Planview/Jira/Confluence to drive successful project outcomes.
This dynamic environment offers ample opportunities for hands-on learning and career growth, ensuring every member feels connected and valued.
This role can be based from our Wolverhampton or Chatham offices.
About Us:
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.
Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises.
Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms.
OSB\'s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we\'re passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment.
Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work.
This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.
What you will be doing:
As a PMO Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our team of Programme / Project Managers and Product Owners to ensure compliance with our Change Delivery Frameworks, covering both Agile and Waterfall approaches.
Focussing on adherence to Processes and Best Practices.
Your expertise will help ensure project quality, along with timely and budget-compliant deliveries, and achievement of business outcomes.
This position is pivotal in driving the maturity and capability of our Change Function through coaching, training, and independent analysis.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identify and implement efficient ways of adherence to frameworks and best practices for programmes and projects to increase delivery quality across Waterfall and AgileManage project information including Project Plans, Sprints, RAID logs, and change controlsReport on projects to senior management, highlighting risks and preparation of Quality/Gate ReviewsEnsure compliance to all frameworks and processes along with ensuring all artefacts are of expected level of qualityProvide accurate project reporting and challenge RAG status reports, end of PI reportsConduct reviews across change, Change Delivery areas to drive continuous improvementAbility to influence Programme and Project Managers/Product Owners to apply the required changes and adoption of improvements in working practices across the Change Delivery LifecycleCapture and document minutes in Change Governance meetings accurately In return for your commitment:
We offer a salary dependent on experience and location in addition to a competitive benefits package:
Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%28 days annual leave plus bank holidaysContributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income ProtectionAccess to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash PlanMaternity & Adoption Leave - Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.Paternity Leave - 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme Could you be the one?We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:
Experience across multiple disciplines within IT & Business with a track record in managing multiple business and change stakeholders.
Experience working within a PMO function.Guidance and training on PMO and project methodology standards.Experience with Clarizen Planview, JIRA, and Confluence.Strong communication skills with experience in creating and maintaining project reportsWe believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality.
We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.
What to do nextIf this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.
Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch.
Contact details can be found on our careers page.
If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process.
Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you! OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally.
We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector.
We don\'t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles.
Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.
Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5.
Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.