PMO Analyst

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £35,200 - £52,800 + 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

SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Business Planning team. Operating from within the Business Planning PMO function, you will contribute to the development and improvement of PMO services and support the operational delivery of the PMO Services. This will include the detailed development and embedding of best practice, processes, governance, reporting and supporting toolkit.

You will

• Lead PMO service delivery for assigned internal business projects
• Implement project management strategies on internal workstreams which will involve tracking and monitoring milestones and preparing update reports for senior management.
• Engage constructively and develop a network of a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, working closely with technical, financial and engineering specialists to ensure effective communication of information.
• Write reports and present information to communicate findings at a senior level and inform strategic decision making.
• Contribute to the development, definition, improvement and embedding of project management methods, systems, supporting processes, tools and techniques.

You have

• An understanding of the electricity industry and the challenges associated with the journey to net zero, as well as a basic awareness of the licence obligations under which SSEN Transmission operates.
• A degree level qualification or relevant experience with well-developed communication skills with the ability to present and offer challenge to internal and external audiences on business critical content.
• Experience developing solutions with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) as well as solid Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams & SharePoint).
• Project Management skills and experience supporting an internal PMO function would be an advantage for this role. A Project Management qualification is desirable.
• An ability to lead meetings and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 louise.markwick@sse.com 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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