Senior PMO Analyst

Rail Delivery Group

. Assist with planning, tracking, and monitoring projects to ensure deadlines and budgets are met .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning, tracking, and reporting, with a strong focus on financial management and resource allocation. Proficient in utilizing Smartsheet and advanced Excel for effective project documentation and stakeholder communication.

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Smartsheet ExperienceProject Financial PlanningAdvanced Excel SkillsPMO ExperienceProject Management Qualification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject TrackingFinancial ReportingResource AllocationDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Pro-active MindsetCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetExcelSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

PMO QualificationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Portfolio ManagementGovernance ActivitiesStakeholder CommunicationRAID Data Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with planning, tracking, and monitoring projects to ensure deadlines and budgets are met
Prepare status reports, dashboards, and meeting minutes to keep senior stakeholders informed
Review and organise project documentation to ensure accuracy and quality
Coordinate meetings, track actions, and support delivery teams with day-to-day activities
Manage schedules, dashboards, and RAID data to ensure accurate reporting and effective decision-making
Carry out financial and resource planning and tracking to ensure projects have the people and funding they need, with professional reporting
Help project/programme managers prepare for stage gate reviews and other governance activities
Complete regular status reports to RDG standards
Contribute to the PMO’s management and maintenance of Smartsheet for project, programme, and portfolio management
Build own expertise and that of others in Smartsheet
Work with the Portfolio Delivery Office Lead, PMO Manager, Programme Managers, Project Managers, PMO team, Smartsheet superusers, and Finance Business Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Smartsheet experience or willingness to learn (backed by experience of other project management / reporting software) and become certified
Experience of planning, tracking and reporting on project financials
Advanced Excel skills
Previous PMO experience, ideally in a portfolio or large programme setting
A relevant PMO or project management qualification
A pro-active, collaborative mindset
Experience as a Project Manager (desirable)
Advanced SharePoint skills (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for commuting costs
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
Pension scheme – up to 8.64% employer contribution
Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
Flexible working arrangements available