IT Project Analyst

Truist Bank•Atlanta, GA

20h

About The Position

The IT Project Analyst leads the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects, primarily within the banking and financial services sector, using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban. This role manages project planning, execution, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with internal governance and banking regulations. The analyst collaborates with product owners, stakeholders, and technical teams to define scope, goals, and deliverables, and drives continuous improvement and Agile best practices across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
7+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in Agile environments.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale technology projects in the banking or financial services sector.
Strong understanding of banking products, operations, and regulatory landscape.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
Strong analytical skills; excellent fact-gathering and business process mapping.
Self-starter, highly motivated, change agent.
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

PMP or Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP).
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Deep functional expertise in merger integration, Business/IT transformation program/project management, Operations/Process Improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and technical teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal governance standards.
Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across business and technology teams.
Monitor project performance and report on progress to senior leadership.
Champion continuous improvement and Agile best practices across teams.
Manage day-to-day activities supporting planning, execution, and/or maintenance of Project Office processes.
Assist in completion of program/project activities for successful implementation, conversion, and/or integration events.
Manage small initiatives with limited scope within the program or individual project.
Assist in development of new project analyst associates, including interviewing, training, skill assessment, and mentoring.
Serve as subject matter expert for project repository and solutions utilized to manage project information.
Maintain project information in respective solutions to ensure data is current, accurate, and meaningful.
Ensure continuity of, and compliance with, governance requirements while considering unique factors of each initiative.
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 guide projects.