PMO Analyst

Job Description

Job Description: PMO Analyst / Project Support (Data Centre Projects)

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated PMO Analyst / Project Support professional with strong foundational project management skills and an interest in the Data Centre industry. The ideal candidate should possess basic PMO capabilities, proficiency in data analysis, and the ability to create clear dashboards and presentations to support project reporting and governance.

Candidates with backgrounds in construction, engineering, electrical, business administration / analyst or related technical fields are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Office (PMO) Support

· Assist in project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and maintaining project documentation.

· Support governance processes including preparing meeting materials, updating trackers, maintaining RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions).

· Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design, Construction, Procurement, Commercial, etc) to gather updates and align project milestones.

· Ensure compliance with PMO standards, templates, and reporting cadence.

Support for Data Centre Programs

· Gain understanding of data centre construction lifecycle (design → procurement → build → commissioning → handover).

· Support contract execution via e-sign or wet-signature where required.

· Continue supporting PO issuance and supplier onboarding within APAC, and replicate processes across other regions where needed.

· Build and maintain a cashflow/billing schedule in Anaplan based on POs, project schedules, and supplier milestone payments; present to project teams as required.

· Support risk management activities and delivery tracking.

· Assist with process improvement initiatives and ad-hoc requests.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction, Business, IT, or related fields.

· Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall preferred; Agile is a bonus).

· Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with dashboard/reporting tools (Power BI preferred).

· Ability to analyze datasets and derive insights for reporting.

· Good communication and documentation skills.

· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a structured environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in Data Centre, construction, MEP, electrical engineering, or related technical sectors.

· Exposure to project environments involving procurement, scheduling, or technical engineering teams.

· Familiarity with PMO tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Anaplan, SharePoint).

· Basic understanding of data centre systems (power, cooling, network, MEP) is a plus.

Soft Skills

· Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

· Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams across regions.

· Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.

· Proactive and self-driven approach.

· Support PMs in monitoring progress against RFS (Ready For Service) and milestone targets.

· Assist in coordinating site activities and vendor interactions if required.

Vendor & Contract Support

· Provide coordination and administrative support for the consolidation of MCE frameworks across the supply chain, working with Regional Procurement Managers and Legal teams.

Data Analysis & Reporting

· Collect, analyze, and interpret project and operational data to support decision-making.

· Develop automated or semi-automated dashboards (Power BI / Excel / other tools).

· Track key KPIs such as cost, schedule progress, procurement status, and risk indicators.

· Prepare data summaries and insights for management reviews.

Stakeholder Communication & Presentation

· Create professional PowerPoint presentations for internal reviews and leadership updates.

· Assist in drafting executive summaries, status reports, and project highlight documents.

· Maintain organized project documentation for audits and governance cycles.