Location: White Plains,NY, USA
Job Functions & Responsibilities Actively monitor the performance of the current year's portfolio of projects: • Help the organization understand which jobs are most critical to client's success, ensure the right work is completed, and stay on budget. • Analyze current performance and needs of all projects to look for resourceful ways to balance the portfolio when projects shift off course. Think through - and make recommendations - regarding which jobs may be deferred, what resources are impacted, which jobs are at risk, or if other jobs are impacted from a scheduling perspective, etc. • Perform a preliminary review of budget submissions and documentation, noting any substantive changes. Provide financial analysis and data to various areas of the organization to assist in decision-making: • Provide accurate and timely information regarding project performance, spending forecasts, portfolio spending trends, etc. • Prepare and distribute, as needed, ad hoc reports related to project or portfolio data. • Provide support and furnish financial and project information to Senior/Lead Portfolio Analysts as required. • Prepare spreadsheets, documents, visual support aids, templates, etc. as required. • Assist in reviewing that projects progress from initiation to closeout in a controlled manner. • Assist project teams in navigating the project governance process and add consistent project methodologies to enhance communications along the way. • Work closely with the Controls Lead to support capturing all future capex/opex needs. • Work with the Controls Lead in supporting the evaluation of the overall benefit to the organization. • Identify potential recommendations for efficiency gains across the project governance database. Skills • Strong analytical skills required. • Ability to solve problems, work in a team setting on implementations, and meet project deadlines. • Proven ability to organize data, report on studies in a logical and effective manner. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer applications and file organization procedures is required. • Demonstrated ability to use Pivot Tables, Tables and Database formulas within MS Excel at an intermediate level. • Working knowledge of MS Access and SAP Products is preferred. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work closely with others in achievement of group and cross-departmental goals. • Ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and complete tasks in a timely manner, at times, with limited supervision. • Proactive attitude toward learning and implementing change. • Extremely well-organized. Education & Certifications • Minimum 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering (comparable equivalent). • Minimum 4 years of work experience in related field. • Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment is preferred.