Job Description

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only

Job Title - PMO Analyst (B3)

Business Area/Directorate –Digital Connectivity, Digital.

Location – Atlantic Quay, Glasgow

Grade - B3

Advert type – Level Transfer

Duration - 6 Months

Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy

This post is a full time role, but we welcome applications from staff with different working patterns, proposed working patterns will be assessed against the business requirements for this post.

Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

Digital infrastructure is critical national infrastructure and is central to economic and societal resilience. It must be capable of meeting the current and future needs of business and society – including providing fair and equitable access to connectivity so all of our people and businesses can benefit from being online. Effective digital connectivity can ensure that our rural and islands communities are an integral part of the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Scotland.

You will play a key supporting role in the delivery of high-profile digital infrastructure programmes within the Digital Connectivity Division, including Reaching 100% (R100) and Project Gigabit in Scotland (PGiS) broadband programmes.

This role within the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team will be responsible for providing a broad range of high-quality project, programme and portfolio support and functions, adding value at all points as well as leading across a range of areas including portfolio governance, financial management and continuous improvement activities.

As a senior member of the PMO team, you will provide leadership and help set priorities that align with divisional business objectives. You will build and maintain strong, credible relationships with key stakeholders across the programmes and the wider Digital Connectivity Division, promoting best practice and ensuring consistent delivery.

This role requires strong analytical capability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the confidence to work proactively in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the PMO Governance function, which includes:
  • Oversight and continuous improvement of the overall governance structure and supporting divisional management team to enable robust decision making
  • Leading the team in the planning and preparation of the Programme and Portfolio delivery boards, providing a high- quality product for Boards, providing secretariat function where applicable, and ensuring that decisions and actions are progressed appropriately
• Leading the Divisional Financial Management processes including:
  • Overseeing the financial services of the PMO which include working with budget holders to develop robust projections and monitoring spend to inform divisional and corporate finance reporting processes. This includes a lead role in commissions such as spending reviews and year end processes;
  • Leading the monthly Finance Management meeting comprised of senior members of staff;
  • Overseeing investment proposals to ensure appropriate approvals are received for new spend and
  • Acting as an escalation for payment process queries
• Leading on planning activities and portfolio benefits management across the division.
• Providing PMO leadership to ad-hoc cross-cutting projects, ensuring PPM principles are applied;
• Supporting the PMO Manager in the management of contracts ensuring they drive value for money and services are optimised to deliver objectives.

This role sits within a flexible B3 cadre, able to support and adapt across all aspects of portfolio and programme management. You will also be expected to take on activities such as resource management activities, risk and issue management, continuous improvement, procurement, reporting and other PPM tasks (as outlined in Digital Connectivity’s PMO Service Provision and PPM Toolkit), providing support across all programmes as required.

Experience

• The PMO Analyst will have experience working within a PMO supporting complex projects or programmes. They will have a strong understanding of project, programme and portfolio management (PPM) principles, and experience in defining, maintaining and applying delivery standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build strong effective relationships with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to collate, organise, analyse and use information whilst working on your own initiative, adding value and quality at all stages.

• Adaptable to meeting new pressures and prioritising own and team’s workloads as required.

Behaviours

• Delivering at Pace (Level 3)
• Working Together (Level 3)
• Making Effective Decisions (Level 3)

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement (maximum1000words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the success profile above. Apply by 23:59 on Monday 15 June 2026.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

Interviews

Interviews will be scheduled for w/c 22nd June 2026.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by panel. Shortlisted candidates who are considered to have the skills and experience will be invited to a discussion with the hiring manager and possibly another panel member. The panel will recommend the candidate considered most suitable for the post.

Further Information

Further information about this opportunity is available from John McTamney at john.mctamney@gov.scotand Graham Millar graham.millar@gov.scot