IT Project Analyst

IT Project Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT, or equivalent education and related training
• Four years of professional consulting, project analyst or relevant industry experience, with three years of specializing in systems implementations, merger integration, business transformation and change management
• Strong analytical skills; excellent fact-gathering and business process mapping
• Self-starter, highly-motivated, change agent Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders, team members and service providers in collecting project status and information.
• Remain aware of corporate technology, infrastructure, standards, processes, and strategic direction to use these tools to help guide the project in accomplishing project/program objectives.
• Work closely with, and provide direction to, technology leads to support program needs.
• Combine standard process knowledge and project/program experiences to contribute through leadership into planning and maintenance of each project event.
• Ensure continuity of, and compliance with, governance requirements while also considering the unique factors and circumstances of each initiative.
• Collaborate with peer groups in Technology and LOBs to identify, document, and communicate business needs.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business processes and strategies.
• Support identifying, measuring, monitoring, and escalation of risks, including appropriate reporting and communication.
• Utilize analytical tools, as appropriate, to support assessments of risk.
• Manage small initiatives with limited scope within the program or individual project.
• Support creation and maintenance of runbooks, policies, and procedures, including administrative tasks. Assist/coordinate pre-planning activities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Facilitate routine meetings with business stakeholders and provide updates as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current project and/or program management experience
• PMP certification
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience implementing initiatives across a matrix organization
• Experience with financial measurements and metrics
• Financial Services experience