Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from our Perth office.

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The Senior PMO Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) by providing advanced skills across our Programme Services portfolio of work. This role involves facilitating the successful delivery and oversight of projects through strong planning, governance, reporting and stakeholder management.

You will

- Portfolio Plan & Scope: You will work closely with senior management and subject matter experts to ensure project portfolios are effectively planned/scoped and managed through to completion. 

- Develop Stakeholder Communication: As a strong communicator, you will be required to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the business. This includes presenting information to senior management to gain buy in and support.

- Manager Risk & Project Governance: You will be required to implement risk management processes and reporting as well as identify, assess, and monitor project risks, and develop mitigation strategies. You will also work to set up solid project governance to enable decision making on projects and the correct roles and responsibilities are understood.

- Report & Analyse: You will be responsible for generating and analysing project reports, dashboards, and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to senior management and executive committees.

You have

- Training & Support: You will ideally have experience in providing training, coaching, and support to team members.

- People & Resource Management: Experience in direct line management would be beneficial to assist in the allocation and tracking of project resources to ensure optimal utilization

- Process Improvement: Experience in process improvement would be beneficial. Continuously evaluate and improve PMO processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge and experience of the wider energy industry and policy would be advantageous.

- Interpersonal Skills: Well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills, allowing you to forge and maintain effective working relationships at all levels internal and external.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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