About us
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.
About the role
We are currently looking for a PMO Analyst to directly support the improvements required in how our packaging sites manage carbon, water & waste to deliver DS Smith's "Now & Next" Sustainability Strategy. You will play an important role in supporting the changes required for our Health & Safety Vision Zero ambition, and the delivery of projects. You will provide business-critical insights to enable prioritisation decisions and effective allocation of resources across various portfolio/ programmes.
Your remit will include but not limited to:
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Work closely with Delivery lead and HSSER Project managers to create and maintain portfolio/programme delivery schedules, milestones, and tasks;
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Organise and prepare HSSER portfolio/programme management meetings and workshops to define governance and track projects status;
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Support the implementation of the Delivery Framework;
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Provide systems and tools for capacity planning and resource management across portfolio/programme;
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Monthly, quarterly, and periodic tracking reports of HSSER programmes which inform key stakeholders on performance against target;
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Conduct regular in-depth data analysis to improve sustainability data quality, identify performance drivers and opportunities;
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Develop mechanisms to enable benefits management across portfolio/programme.
About you
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Educated to a degree level in an analytical (or related) field;
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Advanced MS Excel skills; MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project proficient;
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Quantitative/analytical skills, as well as strong problem-solving skills - ability to think outside the box and demonstrate a "can do" attitude;
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Comprehensive project/programme management skills and knowledge, including project management methodology and tools;
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
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Excellent documentation skills, quality focused with a keen eye for detail;
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Curious, commercially aware and willing to challenge current practices where appropriate, in order to improve the impact master data has on the business.
Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Discretionary bonus
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee Discounts
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Cycle to work scheme
Location: London (Paddington) – hybrid
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