PMO Analyst / Project Manager

My Oxfordshire based prestigious Client is urgently recruiting for a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager / PMO Analyst to provide project management and coordination support across a range of key projects.

The role will operate on an Inside IR35 basis and will require 1-2 days per week onsite in Oxford City Centre, with the remaining working arrangements to be agreed.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, project teams, external consultancy partners and the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure projects are delivered effectively, remain on track and meet agreed objectives.

This role will involve supporting the planning, coordination and monitoring of project activities, maintaining project documentation, tracking budgets and timelines, and facilitating effective communication across project teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support and attend key stakeholder meetings and project team meetings, ensuring actions are recorded, tracked and followed up appropriately. Work closely with external consultancy teams to monitor, track and support project progress against agreed objectives and deliverables. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to facilitate effective project coordination and delivery. Create, maintain and manage project plans, ensuring activities, responsibilities and deadlines are clearly documented. Monitor and track project budgets, supporting financial oversight and reporting. Coordinate outreach meetings and related project activities, ensuring effective organisation and communication. Support the research publication process, coordinating activities and liaising with relevant contributors to help ensure timely publication. Monitor project timelines, milestones and deliverables, identifying potential delays or risks and escalating issues where appropriate. Provide project management and administrative support to the Principal Investigator (PI), helping to ensure project targets and objectives are achieved. Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, trackers and progress updates to support effective project governance and oversight.

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience in project management, project coordination or PMO support. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience creating and maintaining project plans, trackers and project documentation. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly when monitoring project progress, budgets and timelines. Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint).Please ONLY send your CV if you are happy to work inside IR35, through an umbrella company and be onsite in Oxford at least 1 day per week. If you are happy with these terms, please send an up to date CV for an immediate response and more information on a fantastic opportunity with a truly great Client