PMO Analyst
Key Responsibilities
PMO Governance & Project Audits
- Conduct periodic audits and health checks of projects to ensure adherence to organizational project management standards and methodologies.
- Review project artifacts, including project plans, status reports, RAID logs, resource plans, change requests, and closure documents.
- Verify whether Project Managers/Project Leads are following defined governance processes, templates, and reporting standards.
- Identify process deviations, governance gaps, and compliance risks, and track closure of audit findings.
- Ensure project execution aligns with organizational policies, quality standards, and delivery frameworks.
Compliance Management
- Monitor compliance with internal PMO guidelines, delivery processes, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all mandatory project governance checkpoints and approvals are completed on time.
- Track and report non-compliance issues and work with project teams to implement corrective actions.
- Maintain audit records, compliance reports, and governance documentation.
Project Monitoring & Reporting
- Track project progress, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and resource utilization across the portfolio.
- Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly governance reports for leadership review.
- Monitor project KPIs and performance metrics to provide actionable insights.
- Support PMO reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive governance forums.
Power BI Dashboard Development
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for project portfolio tracking and governance reporting.
- Create dashboards for project health, resource utilization, compliance status, risk management, financial tracking, and delivery metrics.
- Connect and transform data from multiple sources using Power Query and DAX.
- Automate reporting processes and improve dashboard usability for business stakeholders.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and real-time visibility into project performance.
Risk & Quality Management
- Monitor project risks and ensure mitigation plans are tracked and updated.
- Drive quality assurance reviews and governance best practices across projects.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PMO effectiveness and project delivery maturity.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Delivery Heads, Business Stakeholders, and Leadership teams.
- Present audit observations, governance findings, and dashboard insights to stakeholders.
- Drive accountability for process adherence and compliance across project teams.
Requirements
Required Skills & Competencies
PMO & Governance
- Strong understanding of Project Management Office (PMO) functions and governance frameworks.
- Experience in project audits, compliance reviews, and governance assessments.
- Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
- Understanding of project lifecycle management and quality processes.
Power BI & Reporting
- Hands-on experience in Power BI dashboard development (mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of Power Query, DAX, data modeling, and report publishing.
- Experience in creating executive dashboards and KPI scorecards.
- Advanced reporting skills using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of SQL and data analysis is preferred.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in PMO, Project Governance, Project Audits, or Compliance Management.
- PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, PMI-PMOCP, or Agile certifications will be an added advantage.