In this role you will support a diversified data, digital and innovation portfolio within the Chief Data Office, ensuring accurate governance, finance tracking and decision-ready reporting. You will collaborate with UK and US teams to turn complex project data into clear insights, driving governance and continuous improvement. This hands-on position sits at the heart of National Grid’s digital transformation journey, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary (55,208–65,208)
26 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Pension scheme with company contribution up to 12%
Bonus based on personal and company performance
Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
Digital GP service and wellbeing app
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate portfolio reporting, track delivery progress, milestones, finances, benefits, risks and dependencies
Produce clear reporting and analysis to support governance forums and portfolio reviews
Support investment planning, forecasting and financial management with Finance and project teams
Monitor budgets, forecasts, benefits, and performance; identify variances and resolve issues
Facilitate discovery and scoping to translate business needs into structured requirements
Support governance processes by capturing decisions, tracking actions, managing risks and outcomes
Help measure value and evidence benefits through tracking and reporting
Build relationships across Finance, Product, Project Management, Data and Technology teams
Prepare concise updates and decision-ready materials for operational and senior audiences
Drive continuous improvement in portfolio governance and ways of working
Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and complex programmes within the digital transformation journey
Key requirements
Experience in a Portfolio Analyst, PMO Analyst, Business Analyst, Governance Analyst, or similar role
Experience supporting technology, digital, data, or transformation portfolios
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience maintaining complex trackers and reconciling data from multiple sources
Exposure to financial forecasting, investment planning, portfolio reporting or benefits tracking
Ability to gather requirements, facilitate discussions, and translate ideas into clear plans
Strong stakeholder management skills with Finance teams, project teams and senior leaders
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex information simply
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and Jira (or similar)
Experience working across cross-functional teams and building relationships in a collaborative environment
Advantageous: experience in a regulated industry, governance forums, or UK/US teams
Understanding of data, digital, innovation or portfolio management environments
Proactive, curious, highly organized with a passion for improving processes
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