Senior Portfolio Analyst - ECS GB
SSE plc
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Portsmouth
Contract type: Full time

Base Location: Havant, Cardiff, Reading and Perth
Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
We are embedding agility in our ways of working, building digital capability for the future to meet customer needs differently. SSE IT is enhancing its Agile practices and increasing Agile-based delivery.
Those in Delivery and Portfolio Management roles must have Agile experience and promote it within the business. The Senior Portfolio Analyst in ECS oversees all core Portfolio Office delivery functions such as financial performance, portfolio metrics, resource and demand planning, and benefits tracking.
You will
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
We are embedding agility in our ways of working, building digital capability for the future to meet customer needs differently. SSE IT is enhancing its Agile practices and increasing Agile-based delivery.
Those in Delivery and Portfolio Management roles must have Agile experience and promote it within the business. The Senior Portfolio Analyst in ECS oversees all core Portfolio Office delivery functions such as financial performance, portfolio metrics, resource and demand planning, and benefits tracking.
You will
- Core Support Functions: Ensure completion of delivery and programme-level support activities. Manage RAID logs, resource planning, MI, progress tracking, and financial reporting. Build relationships with key IT team members to understand and support delivery needs.
- Reporting Standards: Establish and enforce high reporting standards. Use Azure DevOps for project tracking and collaboration. Train team members and suggest improvements in reporting and operations.
- Financial Controls: Assist with project cost accounting, budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Delivery Frameworks: Continuously update methodologies and procedures. Develop Power BI reports and dashboards for project insights, ensuring data accuracy.
- Support and Governance: Assist with project administration, maintain documentation, escalate issues, and uphold cyber security standards.
- Portfolio & Supplier Engagement: Experience collaborating with third-party suppliers and managing reporting cycles in large Agile projects.
- Delivery & Governance Expertise: Strong understanding of delivery governance, Azure DevOps, lifecycle management, benefits tracking, and project cost accounting principles.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in IT systems and tools, familiar with Agile, Prince2, PMP, DevOps, Scrum, and Kanban.
- Security & Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of information security practices and ability to apply governance standards.
- Personal Effectiveness: Resilient, analytical, detail-oriented, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a customer-focused approach.
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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