Lead Analyst - PMO

Iberdrola•Binghamton, NY

3d•$79,680 - $99,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Analyst provides customer-focused support to project teams within the Avangrid Networks Organization. The role brings subject matter expertise in PMO Operations processes, including TECO and unitization, and systems such as SAP and iBuy. It develops and delivers training, process improvements, and tool enhancements, and works with project teams to help ensure timely processing of purchase orders and invoices. The position may require travel and may involve assignment to a system emergency role requiring work outside the regular schedule or job duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, economics, or a related field.
SAP proficiency.
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 and CIAC processing, 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 with vendors and project teams on purchasing needs, and track and report those needs 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 project management and project controls solutions using new or enhanced tools, including Primavera, Excel, and SAP.
Communicate problems and 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, listen actively, share information, and foster connections and approachability to facilitate information sharing.
Anticipate project manager and stakeholder needs, assess requirements, and identify new solutions.