Capita –Portfolio Controls Analyst based in London 

We’re supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We’re now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible

Capita Network Solutions connect people. We design, build, operate and optimise every form of network service – from Internet to WAN, from LAN to Cloud – with the capability to deliver locally, nationally and globally. Our strategic partnerships with major UK telecoms providers mean we can deliver network coverage across the whole UK. We also have a customer engagement team to keep people online, and a cyber security teams to keep people safe online. With our partner business, Capita IT Services, we’re able to offer an exceptional, scalable range of capabilities - be it within a company’s own network or in the cloud; consultancy or implementation; managed service or full business outsource.

Capita have an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Controls Analyst (PMO) to join the Portfolio Controls team working on a major account. The successful applicant will play a key role, supporting the Controls Director in the governance of the projects and programmes delivering the governance and controls capability to the wider account. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that is at the heart of change and delivery.
 

You will be an important part of the governance function, working closely with individual project managers to ensure that:

• Portfolio progress is monitored, and reporting is completed.
• Risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies are being managed. 
• Resources are being utilised appropriately. 

Job Role

• Development of project controls processes for programmes involving 3rd party suppliers
• Implementation, management and control of cost control policies and processes for projects
• Creation of project dashboards – earned value management, planned v actuals etc.
• Liaising with and managing stakeholders and cross disciplinary teams and 3rd party suppliers to ensure project delivery
• Overseeing project delivery to ensure objectives are clearly defined and achieved
• Implementing planning processes, policies and procedures
• Creation of management reports and forecasts
• Delivering project controls and earned value management expertise
• Establishment and management of project change processes
• Working with project managers, external contractors, department heads, project stakeholders and business functions to resolve project issues
• Implementation of a PPM tool to create and maintain project schedules, track project progress at a Portfolio Level
• Other reasonable responsibilities as an when required to support the wider Controls Function

Desired Skills & experience

• Experience working within an Enterprise PMO at a Portfolio Level
• Formal PMO Qualification – P3O, MOP or similar
• Intermediate to advanced Excel, MS Project and SharePoint skills are essential
• Strong communicator (written and oral)
• Independent thinker who can take initiative

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We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.