PMO Analyst - Appcast Enterprise : Job Details

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join Gallagher’s Business Change Team as a PMO Analyst. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individual to provide essential services such as project and portfolio management, business analysis, and project governance.

Reporting to the Senior Business Change Manager and COO, you will collaborate with Business Change members across two London locations, supporting Specialty with both regular and ad-hoc activities. Benefit from Gallagher’s agile working approach.

Your expertise in managing change from investment planning to closure, proficiency in Microsoft tools and Portfolio Project Management systems, and ability to work independently while identifying problems and proposing solutions will be crucial. Experience in interacting with stakeholders at all levels is essential.

As a self-starter with effective time management skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Join us for excellent development, growth, and career progression opportunities within Gallagher. Apply now to become an integral part of our dynamic team!

• Working with the Divisional, FunctionalPortfolio and Programme Leads
• Provide direction and oversight of investment pipeline and in-flight projects and programmes 
• Reporting on status, deliverables, milestones, and RAIDS, highlighting exceptions for escalation 
• Oversee the development of the monthly Change Board presentations and on occasions delivery to key stakeholders, while ensuring follow-up on actions arising from those meetings 
• Review project investment documents, ensuring alignment with the Gallagher Change Governance Framework.  Ensure that the quality of business cases and funding requests are fit for purpose. 
• Ensure changes to project funding, scope and schedule are raised for formal review and approval as required. 
• Ensure dependencies within or between projects and programmes are identified and managed. 
• Manage the portfolio-level benefits register, ensuring that all benefits are planned, monitored and benefits realisation is tracked 

• Provide support and guidance to Programme/Project Managersfollowing project standards across systems, tools and templates aligned with the Gallagher Project Methodology and Change DeliveryFramework 
• Assistsprogramme/project managers in planning, organising, executing and monitoring programmes/projects by providing administrative support throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Provide input to and oversight of financial reporting on project costs for programme/portfolio level reporting to support the Finance team with accruals, chargeback, and targets for annual spend. 
• Review Statements of Work and other contracts against approved project documentation, identify any discrepancies or cost overruns, and escalate issues as necessary 
• Assist with the contract and purchase order approval process by ensuring all required documentation is provided and properly filed for auditing purposes
• Identifycontinuous improvement opportunities across business change delivery and PMO processes, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness 

• Take part in wider improvement opportunities to support business enhancements as required
• Work closely with Business Change Team to align and standardise activities, processes and tools 
• Support specific business or functional programmes and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on the Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) software application, Planview and alternative manual solutions used by the Business Change Team. 
• Providing guidance, training and knowledge sharing to Business Change Team.