The posting
We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.
Role overview
The PMO Analyst will be responsible for the analysis of information across the portfolio. This includes the preparation, analysis and presentation of data relating to programme finances, delivery, demand, capacity, risks and issues. Daily tasks include the collation and analysis of project financial reports, educating the delivery community on best practice relating to project financial management, governance and portfolio processes, providing analysis of spend versus budget, and preparing material for Executive-level stakeholders.
What you’ll do
- Act as the PMO subject matter expert for demand management, capacity planning and resource forecasting, defining and driving the end-to-end strategy, processes, governance, reporting and continuous improvement that underpin project and operational delivery.
- Design, implement and embed demand, capacity and resource management frameworks, including clear roles, controls, data standards, governance forums and decision-making processes, while driving adoption through stakeholder engagement, guidance and education.
- Build and maintain a comprehensive view of FTE demand, available capacity, skills requirements, utilisation, allocations, vacancies, operational commitments and future resource needs, assessing both project and operational demand to understand overall delivery impact.
- Partner with Content Broadcast Platforms domains to provide timely insight and evidence-based recommendations, analysing capacity against demand to identify constraints, bottlenecks, trade-offs, delivery risks and optimisation opportunities.
- Develop meaningful demand, capacity, financial and delivery metrics, presenting clear reporting, scenarios and recommendations that support investment planning, portfolio sequencing, prioritisation, resource allocation and proactive decision-making.
- Own portfolio planning and reporting, including roadmaps, demand plans, capacity views, delivery forecasts, executive dashboards, steering group materials and governance packs that focus on decisions, risks, trends, constraints and required interventions.
- Provide constructive challenge to plans, forecasts, assumptions and data quality, supporting Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Delivery Leads and stakeholders with integrated planning, financial forecasting, resource forecasting, risk analysis and improved delivery confidence.
- Monitor portfolio financial performance, including budgets, spend, capital and operating expenditure, forecasting and financial governance; maintain projects and budgets, manage financial breaches and mitigations, and measure the effectiveness of new ways of working to continually refine processes, reporting and governance.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience providing PMO support across large, complex strategic portfolios, with a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, project governance and portfolio management practices.
- Extensive expertise in demand management, capacity planning and resource forecasting, with the ability to deliver data-driven recommendations that support portfolio prioritisation, investment decisions and delivery planning.
- Experience analysing demand against available capacity, interpreting resource forecasts, utilisation metrics and capacity plans to identify delivery risks, constraints, optimisation opportunities and informed prioritisation decisions.
- Strong knowledge of workforce planning, portfolio planning, forecasting and resource management processes within large organisations, including an understanding of the relationship between capacity, demand, financial planning and delivery outcomes.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments, with the ability to support PMO activities, influence decision-making and operate effectively in fast-paced commercial settings.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights, management information and recommendations for a range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Clarity PPM, or a similar enterprise portfolio management platform, alongside advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to build effective relationships, challenge constructively, mentor others, promote best practice, work independently, manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing business demands while consistently delivering to deadlines.
Content Technology and Innovation
Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content.
Benefits and perks
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
- Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
- ension package with up to 9% employer contribution
- Private healthcare with mental health support
- Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
- Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
- Sharesave and Tech schemes
- A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you’ll work
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.
Your office base
Osterley
Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Who we are
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.
