Senior Portfolio Analyst

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are embedding agility in our ways of working, building capability for a digital SSE of the future, meeting the needs of our customers in a different way. SSE IT is building its Agile capability and continues to increase the proportion of its delivery which utilises Agile methodology and tools. As a result, those in Delivery and Portfolio Management roles need to have Agile experience and demonstrate an interest in championing it across the business. The main purpose of the Senior Portfolio Analyst role is to oversee and ensure that all core Portfolio Office delivery functions for reporting, involving financial performance, portfolio metrics and analysis, resource and demand, planning and benefits tracking are delivered to schedule and quality as dictated by agreed prioritization and business objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

- Monitor ongoing compliance with programme/portfolio reporting standards and intervene when this deviates or slips.

- Support to align Agile frameworks and practices with strategic goals, ensuring the quality and accuracy of data and reporting.

- Ensure alignment and consistency across all portfolio control functions, including planning, resource management, and financial control.

- Support end-to-end delivery from Agile Value Stream to benefit realisation, identify and manage deviations from plans and budgets, and facilitate remediation.

- Tracking and reporting of benefits management throughout the project lifecycle in line with documented benefit cases.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience as a Senior PMO Analyst with exposure to supporting major change initiatives and working in an Agile environment.

- Ability to take initiative, with core problem solving skills and analytical thinking to understand issues, excellent attention to detail yet see the big picture and make connections.

- Excellent influencer and communicator, with strong written and verbal skills.

- A proven team player, ability to bring together multi disciplines and manage/foster relationships, building trust with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and seeking opportunities for cross functional collaboration.

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275846.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.