Senior Project Analyst JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date August 12, 2024
Location Taylor, TX
Type of Employment Contract to Hire
Employer Info Our client manages the flow of electric power to Texas customers - representing 85 percent of the state's electric load and 75 percent of the Texas land area. As the independent system operator for the region, they also manage financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers customer switching for 6.5 million Texans in competitive choice areas. They are membership-based, nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. Members include consumers, cooperatives, independent generators, independent power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipal-owned electric utilities.
Job Summary We are looking for individuals to join our client's team as Senior Project Analyst. The main function of the Senior Project Analyst is to support the Project Management Office, project managers, as well as project teams, in providing Project Online administration and reporting, as well as producing project statistics and analysis. This position will also manage the quality review (deliverables audit) of projects, and work with project managers to create audit-worthy projects before each gating event. This position will require Project Online and PowerBI experience.
Job Description Drives the research and development of analysis and metrics to track program/project schedule and budget performance, as well as forecast spend variance. Manages the audit review of the project process and deliverables, to include the review and verification of project document contents, for projects nearing gating events. Creates and distributes periodic project reporting analysis and materials. Assists in the administration of Project Online, by setting project metadata and configuring projects and project account information; to include, monitoring backend dataflow processes. Assists in the development and update of PowerBI reporting, for Project Online. Manages timesheet compliance review and communication, for all project labor billing. Assists in defining and refining ways to help improve PMO Review readiness. Assists in the ongoing project management improvement goals, for meeting schedule, scope, and budget Coordinates PMO related meetings and, in some cases, responsible for meeting minutes and distribution. Creates, assists, and maintains project reporting, process documentation, and user guides. Skills Required At least 5 years working with a PMO, and completely understands project management process (PMBOK) and has Microsoft Project schedule experience At least 5 years of using Microsoft Office automation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and has developed expertise in these tools At least 2 years of experience with using data analytic measurements and techniques, and capable of determining and recommending analysis techniques for project analysis At least 2 years of experience with administration of a toolset, specifically preferring Microsoft Project Online. At least 2 years of experience with report development tools, specifically preferring PowerBI. Highly organized, ability to work independently, multitask, manage timelines, and meet deadlines Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills Preferred Competencies
Has worked in a Microsoft Project Server and/or Microsoft Project Online environment, with integrated master scheduling experience Has the ability to create PowerBI reports, and can troubleshoot and enhance existing reports Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or in-process) Technical background, with a degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Information Technology Education/Training/Certifications Bachelor's degree (preferred technical, business, MIS, financial degree) Additional Requirements We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
