Project Analyst – IT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Monitor and report on the performance of IT projects, including actual vs. budgeted expenses, projected costs, delivery milestones, and progress on key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Oversee the financial performance of IT initiatives, ensuring they align with budgets, forecasts, and anticipated value realization.

• Compile updates from the Transformation Office, Initiative Leads (such as Product Owners and Scrum Masters), Finance, and COE Managers into reports suitable for executive review.

• Identify, assess, and elevate delivery risks, dependencies, and performance discrepancies.

• Create standardized metrics reports and dashboards for the Steering Committee (SteerCo), Technology Leadership, and executive stakeholders to aid in governance and decision-making processes.

• Collaborate with Finance to verify financial data, including capital versus operational expenditures, labor, and vendor costs.

• Maintain consistency and accuracy of reporting across the IT portfolio, ensuring compliance with PMO standards and governance frameworks.

• Facilitate reporting across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

• Engage in recurring meetings (e.g., IT Transformation stand-ups, finance reviews) to share insights and ensure alignment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in IT project reporting, PMO, financial analysis, or technology program support.

• 2 to 5 years of experience assisting IT projects or transformation initiatives in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments.

• 3 to 5 years of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• 3 to 5 years of experience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Clarity) is preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tracking IT financials, including resource costs, vendor expenses, and infrastructure investments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from your first day.

• Employer 401k matching and contributions to a pension plan.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave to accommodate family needs.

• Various associate resource groups and opportunities for community involvement.