Program Analyst

At Sanoma Learning, we all share a deep-rooted passion for education and are committed to support teachers to help all students to reach their potential, so they can be at their best in class.

We are proud of the impact we make together across Europe, local as well as international. As our teams and the scope of our impact grows, so do the opportunities for us to learn from each other – across country borders and areas of expertise. With over 3.000 colleagues, we work on seamlessly integrated print, digital and blended learning solutions to help teachers and schools develop the talents of every child. Our people are passionate and committed and always willing to go the extra mile for students, teachers, schools, our shareholders and each other.

Analyst to Strategic Programmes in Operations

The analyst is responsible for supporting the successful execution of the strategic transformation initiatives within Operations. This role involves analyzing data, monitoring project performance, and providing insights that guide strategic decisions. The analyst will report to the Chief of Strategic Programmes in Operations, and will work closely with Head of PMO and cross-functional teams, including project managers, finance, HR, and key leaders in Operations, to ensure that the strategic transformation program are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for the following:

Data analysis & reporting:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to assess the effectiveness of the initiatives in the strategic transformation program.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to program success.
• Generate regular reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarizing progress, risks, and opportunities.

Project and Work Stream monitoring, evaluation, and engagement:

• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Monitor project performance against established goals and benchmarks.
• Identify potential risks or issues in project execution and propose mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with project and work stream managers and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Facilitate communication between different teams and ensure that information flows seamlessly across departments.

Process improvement and change support:

• Identify areas for process improvement within transformation programs and recommend changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements and track their impact.
• Support the development and execution of change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions during transformation efforts.
• Assist in training and communication efforts related to transformation initiatives.

Financial analysis:

• Collaborate with the finance team to analyze the financial impact of transformation program.
• Track budgets, forecast costs, and provide financial reports to stakeholders.

A successful candidate will have the following:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Preferably 2-5 years of experience in program or project management, business analysis, or a related role.
• Proven experience in analyzing data and providing actionable insights.
• Experience working in large-scale transformation or change management programs is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a desire to drive continuous improvement.

About Sanoma Learning

How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.

Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.

So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?

Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.