firstPRO is seeking a qualified PMO Analyst for our client, a large manufacturer based out of New Jersey. They are seeking an individual with experience in analysis, governance and tools used to plan, assess, and balance the organization’s portfolio.

PMO Analyst

Job Details

• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $45-50/hour with benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Schedule: Standard Hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Onsite

Job Duties

• Assists with development and analyzes project and program budgets and projections. 
• Presents data clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Tracks resource utilization, calculates resource run rates, and reports appropriate metrics.
• Facilitates Project Prioritization meetings with IT and business partners to ensure strategic alignment and focus.
• Assists with execution support for the overall project life cycle educating internal IT staff on usage and compliance.
• Supports the data integrity and education on our centralized demand, project, program, resource, time entry, and cost management tool.
• Provides communication across all project teams and business units.
• Recommends enhancements to the standards and processes for project approvals, project tracking, project completion and termination.
• Disseminates information in a timely fashion at the appropriate level of detail for the target audience.
• Escalates issues and vulnerabilities to appropriate senior managers and/or stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and take initiative to find solutions for business requirements.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel for data analysis and complex formulas.
• Ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• Proficient use in ServiceNow ITBM preferred.
• Proficient in the use of tools for creating work breakdown structures, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations such as ServiceNow PPM, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in the use of Document management tools such as Sharepoint Online.
• Proven ability of working in a team environment and in leading virtual teams.
• Must possess demonstrated skills in leadership (taking initiative, motivating, mentoring), interpersonal skills (relating to others), dedication (taking ownership, meeting deadlines, prioritization), communication (strong written and verbal communications), and have a positive attitude and a high level of ethics.
• Experience working with QA software, performance measuring tools and the development of test plans, test scripts and developing standards for quality assurance processes.