PMO Analyst

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Howden is seeking a proactive and organised PMO Analyst to join our dynamic technology team as maternity cover. This role will be instrumental in supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of data projects while providing strategic assistance to the leadership team. You will collaborate closely with various teams, helping to ensure project documentation is complete, assisting in financial reporting, and helping to streamline processes across departments.

Please note this role is initially structured as a 12month FTC. The role also follows a hybrid work pattern of being onsite at our Central London office 2-3 days per week.

Role Responsibilities:

Project Support and Documentation:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of PMO policies, standards and processes.

• Serve as the quality gate for project documentation, ensuring all documentation completed by project managers and teams meets high standards of quality, clarity, and presentation.

• Maintain organised storage of project documentation, facilitating easy access for reference and helping to ensure that it can be tracked throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.

Core Processes Ownership:

• Take ownership of monthly project cost reporting process, helping to ensure accuracy and timely submission.

• Liaise with the finance department to guarantee that financial processes are executed properly for our projects, mitigating any potential compliance issues.

• Engage with various internal departments to enhance team onboarding processes and streamline operational workflows.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Act as an evangeliser and steward of the project management process, promoting adherence to established methodologies and practices across teams.

• Provide guidance and resources that enhance the understanding and application of project management best practices.

Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in analysing and improving project management methodologies and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Support the identification and implementation of process improvements within the PMO.

Strategic Leadership Support:

• Occasionally administrative support to the leadership team, managing schedules/diaries, and facilitating effective communication to optimise their time and focus on strategic initiatives.

Role Requirements:

• Prior experience in a project coordination or assistant role, where you developed strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively.

• Experience working within a data or tech team or organization would be a plus.

• Experience working with and influencing stakeholders to reach decisions.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)