NRF United Kingdom
City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Practice Group / Department:People and Culture Transformation EMEAJob DescriptionWe're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.The RoleThe PMO Analyst plays a key role within the People and Culture (P&C) team, providing programme and portfolio management support across a complex EMEAPAC change environment. The role has two primary areas of focus:Supporting the People and Culture Programme Management Office (PMO) across the wider P&C portfolioActing as PMO Analyst for the Odyssey Programme (AUS Workday implementation)Working closely with the Head of P&C Transformation & Change, Senior Project & Change Manager, Change & Transformation Manager, project leads and stakeholders across the region, the PMO Analyst ensures robust governance, high-quality reporting, and effective coordination of project activities. The role also provides exposure to broader project management activities, supporting professional development over time.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the People & Culture Programme Management OfficeSupport the Senior Project and Change Manager in planning, coordinating and managing the overall P&C change and project portfolioPrepare and distribute high-quality portfolio and project status reports, responding to queries and following up on updatesSupport the planning and facilitation of key meetings and workshops, including agenda preparation, materials coordination and action trackingMaintain and monitor programme level RAID information for the P&C portfolioOwn and manage the P&C PMO SharePoint site and associated documentationSupport delivery of selected projects and programmes through structured project management assistance, providing development opportunities over timeWork with PMO colleagues to continuously improve PMO services, governance frameworks, tools, templates and guidanceEnsure a consistent set of project documentation templates is available and used across P&C initiativesAct as the "front door" for new project requests, collating information to support Change Board decision makingProvide guidance and support to stakeholders on project governance and PMO processesProvide ad hoc value add support to the wider P&C team, such as communications, engagement activities, town halls and newsletters, where requiredPMO Analyst for the Odyssey ProgrammeProvide day-to-day PMO and administrative support to the Odyssey Programme Manager, P&C Transformation Lead, and internal and external Project ManagersPrepare, maintain and assure the quality of programme and project management information for review and approvalMaintain the programme control book, RAID log and supporting documentation, ensuring consistent quality standardsTrack and support reporting on programme financials in partnership with the Programme ManagerPrepare and collate project status reports, dashboards and programme documentation as requiredOwn and manage the Odyssey programme SharePoint site, ensuring content is accurate, current and well-structuredEstablish and monitor document and configuration management standards in line with corporate requirementsCoordinate project meetings, including preparing materials, recording minutes, tracking actions and following up on deliveryOrganise project board and steering group meetings and produce associated materialsProvide documentation to support audits, reviews and programme health checksKey Skills and ExperienceProven experience in programme or project administration / coordination within a PMO or similar environmentExperience working within People and Culture, HR or transformation environments is desirableStrong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for professional reporting and documentation (experience with ClickUp project management tool is desirable)Highly organised with a strong understanding of the importance of accurate, timely and high quality informationMeticulous attention to detail with a structured and methodical approachAbility to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlinesStrong customer centric mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvementAbility to support multiple projects or programmes concurrentlyExperience working across different project management methodologiesProactive, adaptable and positive, with a strong "can do" attitudeCollaborative team player with strong relationship building skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills , Equity and InclusionTo attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Practice Group / Department:People and Culture Transformation EMEAJob DescriptionWe're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.The RoleThe PMO Analyst plays a key role within the People and Culture (P&C) team, providing programme and portfolio management support across a complex EMEAPAC change environment. The role has two primary areas of focus:Supporting the People and Culture Programme Management Office (PMO) across the wider P&C portfolioActing as PMO Analyst for the Odyssey Programme (AUS Workday implementation)Working closely with the Head of P&C Transformation & Change, Senior Project & Change Manager, Change & Transformation Manager, project leads and stakeholders across the region, the PMO Analyst ensures robust governance, high-quality reporting, and effective coordination of project activities. The role also provides exposure to broader project management activities, supporting professional development over time.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the People & Culture Programme Management OfficeSupport the Senior Project and Change Manager in planning, coordinating and managing the overall P&C change and project portfolioPrepare and distribute high-quality portfolio and project status reports, responding to queries and following up on updatesSupport the planning and facilitation of key meetings and workshops, including agenda preparation, materials coordination and action trackingMaintain and monitor programme level RAID information for the P&C portfolioOwn and manage the P&C PMO SharePoint site and associated documentationSupport delivery of selected projects and programmes through structured project management assistance, providing development opportunities over timeWork with PMO colleagues to continuously improve PMO services, governance frameworks, tools, templates and guidanceEnsure a consistent set of project documentation templates is available and used across P&C initiativesAct as the "front door" for new project requests, collating information to support Change Board decision makingProvide guidance and support to stakeholders on project governance and PMO processesProvide ad hoc value add support to the wider P&C team, such as communications, engagement activities, town halls and newsletters, where requiredPMO Analyst for the Odyssey ProgrammeProvide day-to-day PMO and administrative support to the Odyssey Programme Manager, P&C Transformation Lead, and internal and external Project ManagersPrepare, maintain and assure the quality of programme and project management information for review and approvalMaintain the programme control book, RAID log and supporting documentation, ensuring consistent quality standardsTrack and support reporting on programme financials in partnership with the Programme ManagerPrepare and collate project status reports, dashboards and programme documentation as requiredOwn and manage the Odyssey programme SharePoint site, ensuring content is accurate, current and well-structuredEstablish and monitor document and configuration management standards in line with corporate requirementsCoordinate project meetings, including preparing materials, recording minutes, tracking actions and following up on deliveryOrganise project board and steering group meetings and produce associated materialsProvide documentation to support audits, reviews and programme health checksKey Skills and ExperienceProven experience in programme or project administration / coordination within a PMO or similar environmentExperience working within People and Culture, HR or transformation environments is desirableStrong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for professional reporting and documentation (experience with ClickUp project management tool is desirable)Highly organised with a strong understanding of the importance of accurate, timely and high quality informationMeticulous attention to detail with a structured and methodical approachAbility to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlinesStrong customer centric mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvementAbility to support multiple projects or programmes concurrentlyExperience working across different project management methodologiesProactive, adaptable and positive, with a strong "can do" attitudeCollaborative team player with strong relationship building skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills , Equity and InclusionTo attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.