Enterprise Portfolio Management Office Analyst

Business Area: Group Transformation

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Enterprise Portfolio Management Office Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

​This role will provide a great opportunity to be responsible for supporting the business change function in delivery, including portfolio planning, control, reporting and analysis, as well as supporting the Enterprise PMO Manager in the delivery of PMO initiatives, including the review and update of processes, standards, and tools to meet the demands of the business.

What you will be doing

• Managing PMO administrative activities such as project registration across various Portfolio’s
• Maintaining and actively manage PMO governance control documentation to ensure information is current, relevant, and cohesive for pipeline, active and closed projects from various information sources (such as Business Cases, Status Reports, RAID logs, etc.)
• Supporting the transition away from manual data entry and processing to improve efficiency and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ePMO function
• Providing timely support to the portfolio, programme, and project managers when required by managing the PMO team mailbox
• Supporting colleagues by guiding them through the project lifecycle and support the adherence of projects to the USS Change Model effectively
• Complete additional PMO administrative tasks in a timely manner as the project/programmes require
• Proactively engaging with Project Managers to help identify support needs and to strengthen relationships with the wider business change team periodically
• Preparing Management Information (MI) packs for executive audiences to a high standard, which are used in various Governance meetings
• Preparing Management Information in a timely manner, allowing time for analysis and executive review.
• Scheduling and organising meetings, take actions and follow up on actions, as appropriate

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Demonstrable administrative experience in a demanding project environment
• Demonstrable knowledgeable of project management frameworks, PMO policies, processes and procedures and the value and benefits of a PMO function
• Excellent written and spoken English and presentational skills
• Good interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills
• Competency within the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), including Microsoft Project/Project for the Web
• Well organised, strong attention to detail with the drive to enforce standards across the team

Why join us?

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

​Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence
   

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit the USS website.

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.