JOB PURPOSE
The PMO Analyst / Reporting Lead is responsible for supporting the Strategic PMO in developing and maintaining the bank’s strategic project portfolio. The role ensures transparent, timely, and accurate reporting of project performance; provides early warning signals on risks and issues; supports resource allocation analysis; and contributes to project effectiveness evaluation against the bank’s strategic objectives. The position plays a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing the overall governance and performance of the project portfolio.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Portfolio Management
- Contribute to the development and continuous review of the bank’s strategic project portfolio.
- Analyse strategic project proposals and strategic alignment to support prioritization and portfolio planning.
- Provide recommendations on SPMO’s resource allocation based on project complexity, priority, and capacity.
Reporting & Dashboard Management
- Consolidate data from Finance’s PMO and ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of project information.
- Prepare periodic strategic project portfolio reports for senior leadership.
- Support Finance’s PMO in enhancing project management reporting templates and dashboards.
Performance Monitoring & Risk Oversight
- Track project progress, timelines, deliverables, and budget performance across the portfolio.
- Identify deviations from plans and highlight potential risks, issues, and bottlenecks.
- Provide early warnings and analytical insights to Head of SPMO to support proactive decision-making.
- Follow up with Project Managers to ensure the implementation of corrective actions.
Project Evaluation & Strategic Alignment
- Participate in post-implementation reviews and assessment of project outcomes.
- Evaluate project effectiveness versus initial business case, KPIs, and strategic objectives.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure lessons learned are documented and disseminated.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with Project Managers, business units, technical teams, Finance, HR, and other PMOs to gather data and validate project information.
- Facilitate communication across the portfolio and ensure transparency with key stakeholders.