Project ManagerThis is an exciting opportunity to join Global Atlantic Financial Group as an Analyst in our Project Management Office, supporting the enterprise project portfolio in Operations Shared Services. This role is responsible for the creation, execution and interpretation of analysis to determine value realization and return on investment of the strategic programmatic initiatives across the firm. This includes information analysis and synthesis into qualifiable and quantifiable insights and visualization using PowerPoint and Excel in order to facilitate executive-level decision making.
PMO Analyst will also collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across the department to ensure proper coordination and execution of activities related to program management, communications, and training of governance best practices.Responsibilities:Create and measure programmatic (Key Performance Indicators) KPIs/metrics and performance dashboards across the enterprisePerform portfolio metrics reporting, analysis and visualization at the enterprise level (Individual Markets Finance, Shared Services, Technology)Anticipates portfolio manager and stakeholder needs, assess requirements and identifies new solutionsAnalyze project trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations & guidance to the Portfolio ManagerPartner with stakeholders on the creation & development of metrics and reports that best help project teams make sound business decisionsProvided strategic analysis to program owners and managers for a better understanding of the value and ROI for programs and portfolios across the firmResponsible for portfolio financials tracking, reporting accurate & current project cost informationPrepares various internal and external reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data. Creates ad-hoc reports and queries as requestedSupport in resource management support including roll/roll-off, resource tracking and reportingPrepares presentation materials and reports for executive management briefing artifacts and update meetings (Monthly Executive Governance materials)Consolidation and analysis of the data collected from project status information, comparing results with baseline and communicating status to management for reviewAttend and participate in portfolio/program status meetings and capture follow?up actions and meeting minutes for team & stakeholder distributionManage the flow of project data through system of recordMake recommendations for process improvement and cost reduction effortsMaintain and update project documentsOversee all communications and meetings, and disseminate information to appropriate personnelSupport Portfolio Manager Services to develop, implement, and govern PMO processes, tools, templates, policies and metricsSupport Portfolio Manager Shared Services to develop and maintain PDV controls tracking for discretionary projectsManage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with Portfolio Managers to take corrective action as neededMonitor compliance with PMO policies and standardsQualifications:PMP Certification RequiredEight (8+) years working in a Portfolio Program Management Office or PMO analyst or PM coordinator roleO365 Office and Tableau experienceExperience in governance best practices including the intake process, prioritization, resource management, and quality controlStrategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while working in the details, with ambiguity and uncertaintyCritical thinker and effective communicator. You know how to break down complex problems and visualize data in a clear and concise manner to make business insights easily consumable for executivesStrong written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organizationAdvanced Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Jira, Portfolio Project Management ToolsBachelor's degree