PMO Analyst

Hybrid Hartford
PMO Analyst
Portfolio Mgt
financial tracking
Project development validation controls
Monthly governance
Using PPM tools

Supporting the enterprise project portfolio in Operations Shared Services. This role is responsible for the creation, execution and interpretation of analysis to determine value realization and return on investment of the strategic programmatic initiatives across the firm. This includes information analysis and synthesis into qualifiable and quantifiable insights and visualization using PowerPoint and Excel in order to facilitate executive-level decision making. PMO Analyst will also collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across the department to ensure proper coordination and execution of activities related to program management, communications, and training of governance best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and measure programmatic (Key Performance Indicators) KPIs/metrics and performance dashboards across the enterprise
• Perform portfolio metrics reporting, analysis and visualization at the enterprise level ( Individual Markets Finance, Shared Services, Technology)
• Anticipates portfolio manager and stakeholder needs, assess requirements and identifies new solutions
• Analyze project trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations & guidance to the Portfolio Manager
• Partner with stakeholders on the creation & development of metrics and reports that best help project teams make sound business decisions
• Provided strategic analysis to program owners and managers for a better understanding of the value and ROI for programs and portfolios across the firm
• Responsible for portfolio financials tracking, reporting accurate & current project cost information
• Prepares various internal and external reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data. Creates ad-hoc reports and queries as requested
• Support in resource management support including roll/roll-off, resource tracking and reporting
• Prepares presentation materials and reports for executive management briefing artifacts and update meetings (Monthly Executive Governance materials)
• Consolidation and analysis of the data collected from project status information, comparing results with baseline and communicating status to management for review
• Attend and participate in portfolio/program status meetings and capture follow up actions and meeting minutes for team & stakeholder distribution
• Manage the flow of project data through system of record
• Make recommendations for process improvement and cost reduction efforts
• Maintain and update project documents
• Oversee all communications and meetings, and disseminate information to appropriate personnel
• Support Portfolio Manager Services to develop, implement, and govern PMO processes, tools, templates, policies and metrics
• Support Portfolio Manager Shared Services to develop and maintain PDV controls tracking for discretionary projects
• Manage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with Portfolio Managers to take corrective action as needed
• Monitor compliance with PMO policies and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Eight (8+) years of progressively responsible working in a Portfolio Program Management Office or PMO analyst or PM coordinator role
• O365 Office and Tableau experience is highly preferred
• Experience in governance best practices including the intake process, prioritization, resource management, and quality control
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while working in the details, with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Critical thinker and effective communicator. You know how to break down complex problems and visualize data in a clear and concise manner to make business insights easily consumable for executives
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functional to create processes & procedures
• Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly, capable to pivot and focus on competing initiatives, as well as manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment
• Team player with a positive attitude, flexible and a focus on business issues and outcomes
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Jira, Portfolio Project Management Tools, and/or related applications
• Bachelor s degree preferred in Project Management, Communications, Technology, Business Administration, or related field