PMO Analyst – Agile Methodologies Full Time NEW

Key Responsibilities :

Project Governance & Delivery Oversight

• Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile, and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and KPIs.
• Provide support in the generation of executive-level reporting on project health, risks, and opportunities.
• Enforce governance standards and best practices across delivery teams.

Project Gating Process

• Responsibility for the end-to-end Gating Process for Professional Services projects
• Closely working with Delivery Leads and Project Managers to ensure adherence to the Gating Process
• Maintain up to date Gating Checklists
• Responsible for holding regular, actionable Gating Meetings for each project with the necessary stakeholders
• Creation of high-quality Gating Reports enabling timely action by Management on any issues or blockers

Financial & Budget Management

• Assist in the maintenance of project budget tracking templates.
• Providing support in the generation of financial reporting on revenue forecast and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with finance and delivery leads to ensure accurate forecasting and milestone payments.

Resource & Capacity Management

• Assist in resource planning and allocation across programs.

Process Optimization & Tooling

• Define and refine PMO processes, templates, and delivery playbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery practices.
• Train and support project managers on tools like Jira, MS Project Online and Power BI or others business analytics tools

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a key liaison between delivery teams, various departments (mostly sales & finances), and executive sponsors.
• Facilitate internal steering committees, working groups, and stakeholder workshops.
• Ensure alignment of delivery outcomes with strategic business objectives.

Critical Competencies

• Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile process.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in supporting large-scale transformation programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education : Bachelors or Masters in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications : PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Experience : 2 – 5 years in PMO or program management roles, preferably in banking or financial services software delivery.
• Tools : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project, Power BI, Jira, Salesforce, and Agile delivery platforms.

Success Metrics

• Gating Process : creation of high-quality, actionable Gating reports
• Resource utilization : efficiency of resource allocation across all projects
• Process compliance : Degree to which PMO processes and methodologies are followed
• Quality & on-time reporting : % of reports delivered without errors and as per scheduled deadline

Travel

• Open to Travel to Onsite if required

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with the Winner of Irelands Best Managed Companies Award.
• Irish indigenous IT MNC.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Flexible working hours.
• Health insurance.
• Opportunities for International Travel.
• Great career opportunities.
• Innovative & entrepreneurial culture.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Our Client is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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