In the world of project management there are a few roles that are less mentioned and sometimes overlooked. A PMO Analyst is one of those roles that, similar to a project manager role, you kind of just fall into during your professional career. However, it’s a role that comes with many responsibilities that greatly impact the health of the PMO. 

PMO stands for Project Management Office. It’s where all projects and project metrics flow through to provide greater visibility to organizations.

To understand if this role is a good fit, you may be wondering, “What is the PMO Analyst salary, role and responsibilities?”.

PMO Analyst Salary Expectations

Salary for this role depends on experience and education. Company size and industry may also play a part in how the base salary of the PMO Analyst is determined. The average salary is around $83,000 annually but can vary depending on the factors mentioned above. It’s a mid-level career role and is a great addition to your resume as the skills developed for this role are highly transferable. 

Role and Responsibilities

The role of the PMO analyst is to monitor, track, and maintain the health of the PMO. They’re usually responsible for building out metrics that track the progress of projects on the portfolio level.

They provide tools to project managers to assist with reporting efforts and help to fill any gaps in the project management process and visibility to leadership. 

The PMO Analyst has a combination of technical expertise and an excellent understanding of project management. They must be proficient in project management software and data analysis tools.

To really excel in this role, preparing detailed reports, analyzing key project data and telling a story through the data are all essential responsibilities of this role. Their technical expertise also serves the PMO by helping to automate workflows and provide more efficiency. 

A career as a PMO Analyst is rich with opportunities

Just like a project management role, the PMO Analyst has many skills that transfer to other industries and job titles. A more experienced individual can progress to a senior PMO or project management role where they’re responsible for much larger and more complex projects. This role can also progress into positions that lead entire project teams.

By, Airess Rembert, PMP, Member of Women Of Project Management & Blogger at The Nerd Bae

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