PMO Analyst - CMS Project in EC1

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PMO Analyst - CMS Project\n\n6 Month Contract (Initial)\n\nLondon\n\nHybrid Working\n\nThe Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, , beliefs, orientations, identities and more.

We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.\n\nWe are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a PMO Analyst - (CMS Project) to join them for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension.\n\nRole Purpose:\n\nSupports the Project Manager in the delivery of the New Cash Management (CMS) project, ensuring effective execution of project activities and robust governance.\nOperate both independently and under direction, managing multiple work items to support delivery of large-scale, complex transformation initiatives within Transaction Banking.\nProvide strong administrative, coordination, and communication support, ensuring alignment across multi‑disciplinary teams, regional stakeholders, and cross-functional workstreams.\nAct as a due-diligence and control function, providing effective challenge and validation of project information to enable high-quality decision-making.\nAssist with project planning and control activities, including status tracking and progress reporting, RAID management, financial tracking and oversight, maintenance and quality assurance of core project artefacts.\nProvide clear visibility to senior stakeholders and support project governance\nSupport PMO and project governance forums and undertake other ad-hoc tasks as required by TCMG. \n\nAccountabilities & Responsibilities:\n\nSupport Agile / hybrid delivery of the New CMS project, tracking delivery progress, milestones, dependencies, and risks across EMEA.\nMaintain strong project governance and control, ensuring alignment with TCMG standards and TB programme governance, and providing effective due diligence, challenge, and validation of plans, data, and reporting.\nMaintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are actively managed and escalated.\nProduce and contribute to timely, accurate project reporting, providing clear visibility to senior stakeholders.\nTrack and report project financials and resourcing, supporting forecasting, cost control, and effective planning.\nCoordinate and support programme, project, and Agile delivery forums, including scheduling meetings and capturing clear actions, decisions, and follow‑\nAct as a key coordination point for US PMO, project managers, workstream leads, and cross functional stakeholders, supporting alignment and effective communication.\nProvide operational PMO support, including resource onboarding/offboarding, maintenance of delivery artefacts, repository management (SharePoint / Confluence), and system processes.\nSelf‑manage workload across competing priorities, supporting both project‑ and programme‑level activities as required.\nContribute to ongoing PMO and Agile ways‑of‑working improvements, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and delivery assurance.

\n\nKnowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:\n\nPrevious experience within financial services, in a project support, PMO, change delivery, or transformation\nExperience supporting project or programme delivery within structured governance frameworks, ideally in Agile or hybrid delivery settings.\nStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams while also operating effectively and independently.\nHighly detail‑oriented, organised, and analytical, with a natural curiosity and willingness to ask questions and challenge constructively.\nDemonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations for a range of stakeholders.\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and present information clearly.\nEvidence of initiative and innovative thinking, with the ability to work constructively under supervision in a fast‑paced environment.\nPractical and proactive, willing to take ownership and responsibility to ensure objectives and deadlines are met.\nStrong time‑management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple work items and meet deadlines under pressure. \n\nEducation & Qualifications:\n\nEducated to degree level, ideally in banking and finance, business, science, computer science, or another discipline that develops analytical capability, problem‑solving, and critical thinking.\nRelevant project management or PMO qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Agile fundamentals) desirable but not essential.

\n\nLocation:\n\nThis is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week.\n\nWorking hours:\n\nStandard working hours with some flex where required.\n\nWe use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.\n\nIf you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.\n\nIf you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.\n\nThe Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company