Senior PMO Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Senior PMO Analyst

Location: Preston – Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £40,000 dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

This role supports the Head of Data, Tooling and Reporting in delivering accurate, consistent and insightful portfolio data and reporting across a large, complex project environment.

The role holder will take ownership of business-as-usual (BAU) reporting and help shape the development of PMO data and tooling capabilities. The role holder will act as a key contact for portfolio reporting, support wider PMO improvement initiatives, and have some line management responsibility.

Core duties:

• You will deliver accurate, timely portfolio analysis and BAU reporting, ensuring high-quality data and clear, insight-led outputs
• You will manage and continuously improve PMO reporting tools and dashboards (e.g. Power BI, ServiceNow, SharePoint), including governance and automation
• You will support and take ownership of elements of the end-to-end reporting cycle, producing KPI and performance insights with a particular focus on Perseus/partner reporting
• You will enable effective portfolio governance through structured reviews, clear reporting outputs, and actionable recommendations
• You will build strong working relationships across programmes, teams and external partners to support consistent reporting and shared understanding

Essential Skills:

• You will have a solid PMO / PM&C background, with a good understanding of how governance, assurance and reporting support delivery in practice
• You will have advanced technical capability in data analysis and visualisation – or the ability to quickly build capability in this area, particularly through Power BI and Excel, with a working knowledge of ServiceNow and Jira
• You will have the ability to interpret complex information, think critically, and turn data into meaningful, practical insight
• You will have clear and confident communicator, comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders and tailoring messages to the audience

The PMO Data Team

The PMO Data Team sits at the heart of how the organisation plans, delivers and measures change, shaping the reporting and data that support portfolio decision-making. You’ll be joining at a pivotal time for EIT, with transformation underway that is changing how we work with partners and reshaping how we deliver Digital, Data and Cyber. You’ll contribute to both BAU reporting and wider change, including more agile ways of working. This is a great opportunity to work with senior stakeholders, develop your skills, and play a key role in improving tools, reporting and data-driven insight across the PMO.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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