PMO Resource Analyst

As a Resource Analyst, you will provide support to our Resource and Scheduling Manager in the PMO, ensuring that our resource models underpin the Change Framework, processes, templates, comms and support any enhancements to the framework and delivery of projects. This role will support portfolio activity and enhance business resource management., To support a Resource and Scheduling Manager in adhering to the PMO standards, processes, controls and reporting deadlines.

• Be the first line of support for all resource queries to the wider project management team ensuring good awareness of the processes and adherence to resource management standards.



• Ensure the PPM tool is accurate at all times:


o Weekly Joiners, Transfers and Leavers report is reflected in the system.

o Any known absence in Transformation is reviewed weekly and changes made to the supply accordingly.

o Contract details are reviewed monthly and processed in line with our current Vendor Management guidelines.

o Skills are reviewed regularly and are aligned to business expectations.

o Supply and Demand data is reviewed regularly and any variances raised.

o Risks, issues and dependencies relating to resource are clearly articulated with mitigating actions in place by the PMs and proactively managed.

o Actuals are recorded by PMs correctly against projects and validated monthly.

o All indicative and project start dates are up to date and correctly drive the Portfolio scheduling.

• Analyse data and ensure an accurate view of the resource demand (number of FTE and specific skills required) to support the delivery of change initiatives and provide oversight to the Project Managers of any inconsistencies found.



• Monitor resource usage across IT and wider business, recommending actions or escalating ineffective use to Resource and Scheduling Manager.



• Validate capitalisation status against each idea/project and report Transformation Capitalisation to Finance monthly.



• Monitor the tracking and forecasting of project spend and highlight any projects resource overspent to Resource and Scheduling Manager.



• Attend Portfolio Resource meetings, Resource Exception Forum and meetings with the wider business, complete minutes and actions and distribute them to the right audience.



• Assist Resource and Scheduling Manager in producing a range of reports and dashboards for the business and the Executive audiences promoting transparency and influencing better decision-making activity.



• Work closely with the Resource and Scheduling Manager on developing Resource Management dedicated Sharepoint page and ensure the information published are relevant and up to date.



• Draft ad-hoc presentations required by the Resource and Scheduling Manager.



• Highlight, and propose recommendations to resolve, any resource conflicts, pinch points, capability gaps and key person dependencies.



• Make recommendations of any resource management improvements which could be made to further enhance and mature our Resource offering to Transformation and wider business., At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, Top Employer status in the UK.


Flexible Working - Smart Working @ Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (as long as it's within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop offs etc. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares . We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days.

Supporting your Health - Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities - Yoga, Mindfulness.

Supporting your Wealth - Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.

Supporting you at Work - Well-being activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.

Supporting you and your Family - Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks' at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks' full pay.

Resource Analyst: Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Project Management Office? Do you have the skills and experience in resource management to support the delivery of complex and strategic projects in the insurance sector? If so, we want to hear from you!,
• Strong analytical background and excellent Microsoft Office skills, SharePoint and Power Bi skills.



• Highly numerate with good accuracy and attention to detail.



• Excellent at distilling complex data and information into clear conclusions and accessible reports.



• Previous experience of working in an IT Programme Office and/or Change Team.



• Sound knowledge and understanding of Project Management disciplines and controls.



• Experience of resource management in a rapidly changing environment.



• Good understanding of resource planning principles and practices.



• Extensive experience in reviewing and analysing complex data.



• Practical knowledge and configuration experience in PPM tools (preferably Planview).



• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.



• Highly organised and self-motivated team player.



• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills which can be adapted for different stakeholder groups.



• Displaying an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.