Sr Project Analyst/Coordinator

McCann Partners has partnered with a Chicago based financial firm to hire a Sr. Project Analyst for a long-term contract to hire position. This will be a hybrid position located out of the Chicago or Dallas offices.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Provides support to Governance Manager, Portfolio Leaders, Project Managers, and Business Partners as requested.
• Follows OCC standard project management processes and guidelines and is familiar with and can assist in coordinating or completing key project deliverables.
• Develops in-depth understanding of project scope and associated details i.e. schedule, budget, resources, issues, risks, and changes related to assigned projects.
• Understands formal Intake, Demand, and Project Delivery Lifecycle processes.
• Creates, maintains, and monitors project deliverables independently and/or in support of a Project Manager.
• Executes a quality review process to ensure ongoing compliance with all EPMO processes.
• Prepares and distributes documentation and reports as defined and directed.
• Monitors and reports on the progress of project milestones and deliverables as requested.
• Supports EPMO participation in regulatory examinations, internal audits, compliance reviews and management self-testing.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing lessons learned and recommendations.
• Communicates clearly and concisely to all stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Familiarity with industry standard project management methodologies.
• Ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, high-paced, and sometimes unpredictable work environment.
• Ability to manage moderate to complex tasks with aggressive timelines as well as meet changing requirements resulting from evolving business needs.
• Analytical problem-solver.
• Self-directed and detail oriented.
• Highly effective organization and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Data mining and reporting experience (strongly preferred).
• Skilled in creation of PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences (preferred)
• Knowledge of application development and testing processes (a plus).
• Knowledge of business process improvements and controls (a plus).

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline (preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience in a Project Coordinator or other Analyst role.

Certificates or Licenses:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other PM certification (a plus).
• Scrum or other Agile certification (a plus).

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