How to hire a pmo analyst

How to hire a pmo analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pmo analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pmo analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pmo analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the pmo analyst you need to hire. Certain pmo analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect pmo analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of pmo analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of PMO Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   PMO Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$27-54
   Business Analyst-Consultant	A business analyst-consultant is responsible for overseeing the project management and ensuring that the operations meet the agreed-upon project deliverables. Business analyst-consultants closely coordinate with the clients for their specifications and requirements, monitoring the resources and processes for the project completion, and aligning those to the clients' budget goals... Show more	$31-58
   Technical Business Analyst	As a technical business analyst, one oversees the technical business project and solution implementation. Technical business analysts work with the technical team members and stakeholders for the mapping, analysis, and documentation of business projects and processes... Show more	$29-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Metrics
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Portfolio Management
   • Project Management Tools
   • Data Analysis
   • Risk Management
   • SDLC
   • Management System
   • Project Portfolio
   • Project Management
   • Process Improvement
   • PPM
   • Business Processes
   • Status Updates

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage business QA resources against project timelines and overlap them to other projects within the scope
   • Develop infrastructure to enable clients to better understand and manage risks associate with their decision environment to capture opportunities.
   • Involve in all phases of the SDLC.
   • Develop SDLC processes for multiple implementations i.e.
   • Create presentations to train and communicate current and update processes to project managers (PMs).
   • Evaluate and test administrative system changes to provide ongoing support to existing applications and newly implement PeopleSoft and Hyperion Essbase applications.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pmo analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pmo analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pmo analysts' average salary in hawaii is 45% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pmo analysts 49% less than senior-level pmo analysts.
   • Certifications. A pmo analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pmo analyst's salary.

   Average pmo analyst salary

   $81,879yearly

   $39.36 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pmo analyst salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average pmo analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$109,348	$53
   2	Washington	$100,307	$48
   3	District of Columbia	$97,380	$47
   4	Massachusetts	$95,368	$46
   5	Connecticut	$94,714	$46
   6	New Jersey	$93,867	$45
   7	Maryland	$92,837	$45
   8	New York	$92,605	$45
   9	Illinois	$88,864	$43
   10	Virginia	$87,623	$42
   11	North Carolina	$85,345	$41
   12	Michigan	$83,184	$40
   13	Colorado	$81,967	$39
   14	Ohio	$79,783	$38
   15	Texas	$78,699	$38
   16	Georgia	$78,270	$38
   17	Indiana	$77,210	$37
   18	Arizona	$74,197	$36
   19	Louisiana	$73,868	$36
   20	Florida	$65,493	$31

   Average pmo analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	State Street	$105,001	$50.48	17
   2	Citi	$103,664	$49.84	46
   3	Levi Strauss & Co.	$102,712	$49.38
   4	FCCI	$102,496	$49.28
   5	HID Global	$101,839	$48.96
   6	NBCUniversal	$100,501	$48.32	19
   7	Stryker	$89,930	$43.24	14
   8	Mercury Insurance	$88,928	$42.75	1
   9	ADM	$88,020	$42.32	13
   10	DISYS	$87,997	$42.31
   11	eTeam	$87,989	$42.30	1
   12	Populus Group	$87,201	$41.92
   13	VitalChek	$86,818	$41.74	7
   14	Western & Southern Financial Group	$86,246	$41.46	7
   15	Arthur Lawrence	$84,185	$40.47
   16	RMS Management	$83,076	$39.94
   17	Science	$83,076	$39.94
   18	QualTek	$82,852	$39.83
   19	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America	$82,783	$39.80	1
   20	Tireco, Inc	$82,389	$39.61

4. Writing a pmo analyst job description

   A good pmo analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a pmo analyst job description:

   Pmo analyst job description example

   Our client, a leading global financial services company, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 140 countries. They provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.
   Description:
   PMO Analyst
   • Job Description
   Seeking a seasoned PMO Analyst with a proven track record of PMO or Project Management within the Technology, Banking or Consultancy industry. In this fast paced environment you must be able to prioritize tasks, work within deadlines, taking a pragmatic and considered approach, paying close attention to details, you will need to employ strong oral and written communication skills. Documentation preparation & review, strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (traditional, Agile & hybrid) required.
   
   Job Background/Context:
   This group is responsible for providing authoritative sources of reference data to our clients across the Institutional Client Services (ICG) organization, through implementing state of the art technologies which promote the collection, storage, analysis, and distribution of product, pricing, account and corporate action data. The group works in partnership with data clients across all ICG business lines, deploying solutions to increase their competitiveness through restructuring business processes, simplifying information access, and providing business intelligence around critical data.
   
   Key Responsibilities:
   The PMO analyst will be accountable for the following responsibilities:
   • Project coordination for several PMO competence areas across the program/project portfolio
   • Assist technology leads and project managers in managing a large portfolio of programs and projects
   • Enforce a culture of SDLC best practices across the technology group
   • Serve as liaison between multiple domain areas within the group to synthesize information for communications / presentations
   • Maintain existing departmental and Project Office policies and procedures
   • Continue to update and improve project methodologies, provide mentoring and training to other PM's and act as an SME
   • Support team members in the planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs.
   • Liaise with a range of teams from Technology Central Business Office, Technology Leads, Program Managers and Management Office team, providing insightful financial and business analysis and developing senior management reports, to define and track key operational/program metrics and to help drive business decisions to achieve goals
   • Proactively follows escalation and change control processes, when necessary
   • Utilize proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills to provide effective reporting and documentation including dashboards and scorecards
   • Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate issues, risks and progress on complex processes to multiple stakeholders
   • Self-initiate, work productively when unsupervised and multitask across multiple concurrent projects
   
   Qualifications:
   • Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
   • PMP or similar project management certification helpful
   • Experience with/Solid knowledge of SDLC processes - Agile/Waterfall methodology
   • Ability to proficiently use MS Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
   
   Skills:
   • Strong listening, presentation, communication skills.
   • Strong attention to detail in supporting management reporting with clear and concise data analysis and presentation
   • Highly motivated and self-directed; exhibits thought leadership and strong critical thinking skills
   • Ability to multitask and work across various groups globally
   
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5. Post your job

   To find pmo analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any pmo analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level pmo analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pmo analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit pmo analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit pmo analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pmo analyst

   Once you've selected the best pmo analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new pmo analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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