PMO Analyst

Step into the heart of Thames Water’s transformation as a PMO Analyst, where your analytical flair and organised approach will drive real change across our projects. This is your chance to make a daily impact, ensuring our project delivery is seamless and our teams are empowered to succeed. With Thames Water, you’ll be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking environment that values your ideas and supports your growth every step of the way.

What you’ll be doing as PMO Analyst

As a PMO Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting project and programme delivery, providing essential insights that keep our initiatives on track. The PMO Analyst will:

• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Maintain and update project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support resource planning, budgeting, and forecasting for ongoing projects.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing processes and recommending enhancements.
• Assist with governance and ensure projects align with organisational standards.

Base Location & Working Pattern 

• Base location: Reading/ Hybrid
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday, Occasional travel to other Thames Water sites may be required.

What you should bring to the role

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• If a qualification is required: Relevant project management or business qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APM).

To thrive as a PMO Analyst, you’ll bring:

• Experience in PMO, project support, or programme coordination roles.
• A friendly, proactive attitude, showing initiative and openness in communication.
• Ability to build trust and manage stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
• Confidence in producing high-quality reports, dashboards, and documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, simplifying complex information.
• Proactive RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.
• Ability to constructively challenge and seek clarity in ambiguous situations.

Desirable Criteria
Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team:

• Experience in utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Ability to deliver training or presentations to project teams.

What’s in It for You? 

• Competitive salary range: from £50,940 to £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with company contributions.
• Employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.