Lead Analyst - PMO

Iberdrola•Binghamton, NY

4d•$79,680 - $99,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Analyst – PMO provides subject matter expertise in PMO operations processes, including TECO and unitization, and systems such as SAP and iBuy, while supporting project teams within the Avangrid Networks Organization. The role focuses on customer service and timely processing of purchase orders and invoices, and develops and delivers training, process improvements, and tool enhancements. The position may require travel and is based onsite five days a week in Binghamton or Rochester, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, economics, or a related field.
Proficiency in SAP.
Seven years of experience in project management, finance, and related subject matter.
Excel skills.
Strong quantitative skills, including the ability to produce spreadsheets, database queries, and other analytical tools.
Ability to contribute to the advancement of project management in the organization.
Self-directed, with demonstrated initiative.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Master’s Certificate in Project Management or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned projects with indirect supervision and strong initiative.
Provide SAP support to project teams by preparing purchase requests and purchase orders, processing invoices, creating work orders, setting up WBS, requesting controlling orders, completing accruals, processing CIAC, and performing TECO and unitization.
Provide iBuy subject matter expertise and support project managers by creating bids, tracking approvals, and closing tenders.
Ensure the team performs Internal Avangrid Controls and complies with SOX requirements.
Develop and deploy training materials and programs to improve organizational efficiency.
Produce reports and coordinate document reviews.
Coordinate purchasing needs with vendors and project teams, and track and report them monthly.
Identify process issues and work with project management process and standards teams to identify potential improvements.
Identify and assist with competency development opportunities.
Develop innovative solutions for project management and project controls using new or enhanced tools, such as Primavera, Excel, and SAP.
Communicate problems or needs effectively to project teams and senior management, and present ideas while anticipating objections to build understanding of the appropriate course of action.
Build rapport and facilitate information sharing by listening, understanding, sharing, and making connections with others.
Anticipate project manager and stakeholder needs, assess requirements, and identify new solutions.