PMO Lead/PMO Analyst

About the role

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) owns and operates the high‑voltage electricity network across England and Wales, so it is essential that it is continually evolving, advancing, and improving.   In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.  

We’re recruiting a PMO Lead and PMO Analyst to support a large, complex Cyber Programme made up of multiple projects.

The PMO Lead will oversee programme-wide PMO activity, ensuring effective governance, consistent reporting, and strong assurance practices. You’ll drive the development and execution of governance frameworks, lead PMO services, and manage the PMO team to support successful delivery.

The PMO Analyst will provide high‑quality project support, maintaining robust governance, documentation, and reporting across individual projects. You’ll work closely with Project and Programme Managers to ensure RAID management, change control, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of PMO outputs.

Key Accountabilities – PMO Lead

• Ensure consistent application of governance processes across the programmes, including high‑quality reporting and standardised approaches.
• Track and manage all programme deliverables, artefacts, and outputs.
• Produce accurate PMO deliverables supporting regulatory and programme commitments.
• Work with Project/Programme Managers to maintain effective RAID management.
• Oversee change control processes relating to scope, plans, and budgets.
• Deliver PMO services and engage directly with key stakeholders.
• Oversee SharePoint structure, version control, and audit readiness.
• Facilitate team meetings and manage supporting tools such as hubs and planners.
• Manage PMO resources and develop the PMO function to enhance programme delivery.

Key Accountabilities – PMO Analyst

• Develop strong working relationships with leadership, stakeholders, and third parties.
• Provide project support services to ensure efficient processes and on‑time delivery.
• Support standardisation of PMO processes, templates, and frameworks, ensuring governance processes are followed and mange governance cadence to support audit readiness and compliance.
• Track and maintain deliverables, artefacts, and outputs, managing Sharepoint and audit activities.
• Produce high‑quality PMO deliverables to meet programme and regulatory commitments.
• Support RAID management and change control alongside Project/Programme Managers.
• Provide support for governance forums.

These roles are based in Warwick and offer the flexibility of hybrid working.

What you'll need

• Proven PMO experience within a large‑scale transformation programme.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management, prioritisation, and change processes.
• Excellent skills in Excel, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint.
• Awareness of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce consistently high‑quality outputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations, and influencing at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in complex, ambiguous environments, demonstrating drive, resilience, and commitment to high standards.
• Strong analytical thinking and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse and present data using Power BI, is advantageous.
• Experience in Cyber programmes or regulated environments is advantageous.

For the PMO Lead role:
You will also bring experience operating in a senior PMO position, managing governance and reporting frameworks, and providing supervisory or team leadership.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary of £48,300 - £59,000 per annum (Analyst) £55,200 – £67,000 per annum (Lead)

• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days 
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days 
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 17th March 2026, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.   Interviews will be held w/c 23rd March 2026

In most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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