PMO Analyst

The PMO team are part of the Integration & Change function working to delivery Business & IT change. The team work to support the delivery of projects and increase the likelihood of successful outcomes through assurance and analysis.

OSB Group is a leading 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.

The key purpose of this role is the analysis and assurance across the change portfolio, programmes and projects. The PMO Analyst is to provide independent challenge to improve the quality of projects and increase the likelihood of delivering on time, within budget and realising outcomes, whilst ensuring compliance with processes and standards.

Your responsibilities will include…

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  Responsibility for the identification of programme and project improvements to increase the quality of project delivery from the change function in the delivery of value to the company.
• Improving the likelihood of successful delivery on time, within budget and realising business outcomes through the analysis and interpretation of programme and project data, using all available data sources.
• Assess and report on new projects to senior Change & IT management, including Director Level, assessing quality of project preparation and risk to/likelihood of successful delivery.
• Analysis of the Portfolio to identify trends and upcoming issues and risks.
• Completion of ‘Deep Dive’ analysis on projects or areas of change delivery to identify and report on issues and actions required for resolution.
• Responsibility for resolving issues, working with Programme and Project Managers.
• Ability to influence Programme and Project Managers to apply the required changes and adoption of improvements in working practises across the Change Delivery Lifecycle. Working in a collaborative manner to ensure successful resolution.
• Complete quality assurance activities, as health checks or gate reviews, against programmes and projects to ensure compliance with processes and standards. Includes making recommendations on exceptions to process, for Senior Change Management approval, based on a value assessment to the programme or project.

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £30-40,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as, cycle purchase scheme, season ticket Loan, holiday purchase/sell schemes, employee perk portals and save as you earn scheme.
• Prioritising your well-being!

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Experience working in Change Delivery across multiple disciplines within IT & Business is essential
• Previous experience working in a PMO function is essential
• Experience providing guidance, training and awareness around PMO and project methodology standards
• Detailed knowledge of the project lifecycle and different project approaches

We also 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.

If 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 about this role please contact us on recruitment@osb.co.uk

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!

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.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.