Portfolio Analyst

Job Title: Portfolio/PMO Analyst
Location: Crewe (Hybrid - Monday to Friday, standard office hours)
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (until March 2026)
Employment Type: PAYE via Adecco
Salary: Up to 49,000 per annum / 27 per hour (non-negotiable)

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Portfolio/PMO Analyst to join a well-established automotive organisation's Value Delivery Office (VDO). This internal team plays a key role in managing the IT portfolio and enabling value delivery across projects and services. The role is full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and runs until March 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance of the IT portfolio, including prioritised, funded, and governed projects, and IT services such as licences and support costs.
• Develop and maintain demand capture templates to categorise, quantify, and prioritise incoming requests.
• Maintain records of incoming demand and ensure quality through completeness checks.
• Support the collection and maintenance of Opex and Capex demand associated with projects and services.
• Coordinate monthly updates of project tracking data, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and liaising with project managers to maintain reliable data.
• Take input from project managers regarding value and timing of run costs.
• Collaborate with the IT Service Continuity Manager to ensure visibility of project delivery and timely engagement.
• Lead the creation of high-quality content and reporting materials, with a particular focus on quarterly reports and portfolio visibility.
• Organise and coordinate key governance forums and steering committees, including preparing content and documentation.
• Coordinate approvals and signatures for relevant documentation.
• Support departmental communications, events, and action planning.
• Contribute to resource and capacity management planning.
• Support the implementation of IT strategy and objectives related to IT commercials and the Office of the CIO.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience working in an IT Governance or Project Management Office role, with portfolio management skills applied in a professional environment.
• Experience working within a structured project environment, with exposure to project, capacity, resource, risk, issue, and financial management processes.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Power BI, Excel, or similar tools - Power BI and dashboard creation are highly desirable.
• Ability to produce clear, engaging reports and presentation materials, especially for quarterly reviews.
• Effective influencing, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Logical, analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP).

Desirable Qualifications:

• APM, PMI, or PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience with project portfolio management tools (e.g. Planview, Clarity, MS Project Online).

What We Offer:

• PAYE contract via Adecco.
• Fixed hourly rate of 27 (non-negotiable).
• Full-time hours (35 hours/week, Monday to Friday).
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within the VDO.

Contract Duration:
This is a fixed-term role running until March 2026.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
If you have not heard back within 48 hours of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

About Adecco:
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.