Project Analyst II (Enterprise Delivery Governance)

TD Bank • Laurel, MD

3d • $30 - $48

About The Position

Department Overview: The Project Analyst II (PA) provides complex analysis and integrated reporting for the program or portfolio by partnering with business and project management stakeholders from across projects or multiple lines of business. Monitors project schedules, task completion, and executive stakeholder presentations. The successful candidate will have the skills to: Conduct complex analysis and provides financial reports or dashboards for the program and/or portfolio Analyze portfolio data and identifies trends as an input into future practice, reporting or process improvements. Monitor and coordinate information across many projects to create the integrated project schedule, track milestones, and dependencies Support program /portfolio risk, issue, action, and decision management Lead others in a People Manager capacity Project Analyst II (EPMO)- Primarily accountable for end to end delivery and execution of smaller scale business or technology projects or leads work packages of moderate size and complexity. Role may also be responsible for complex analysis and reporting at the project/program level. Depth & Scope: Primarily manages smaller and less complex projects than Project Managers May be responsible for complex analysis and reporting at the project / program level Typically delivers work packages for projects within a bigger program and focus of projects / programs generally medium term May lead and deliver Tier 5 projects with a low level of regulatory oversight, risk and complexity profile with medium term horizon Requires deeper understanding of technology / business issues and objectives, and impact of the teams work May operate as a working lead and provide training and guidance to others on best practices, processes, and completion of business as usual activities

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Project Management methodologies
• Senior Executive, Board, and Regulatory Reporting
• Attention to detail
• Communication – clear, consistent, and efficient communication (both written and verbal)
• Data Analytics – Excel-based Pivot tables & formulas
• Organization, time management, prioritization
• Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills to identify risks and learn from experiences
• Experience with quantitative analysis, financial tracking and reporting and data gathering and documentation
• Ability to work independently and within a larger team
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Solid conflict resolution and negotiation skills to collaborate across internal and/or external groups/partners
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets while meeting a standard of excellence
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to cope with rapid change

Nice To Haves

• CAPM and/or PMP Certification
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel VBA Macros, and BI Tools
• Experience presenting to large audiences and/or tailoring materials to different audiences
• Other relevant educational qualifications an asset
• Previous industry specific experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Manages client relationships / project stakeholders as they pertain to work streams and / or projects assigned
• Works with business and technology teams to provide analysis, metrics and management reporting including insight and recommendations and creates accurate and realistic resource plans
• Conducts implementation and post implementation activities, ensuring project deliverables are communicated and users trained, if applicable
• Leads status and project team meetings, including preparing and distributing agenda and required materials
• Participates in evaluating effectiveness of projects after implementation; solicits and receives feedback from various internal areas and outside vendors, passes information to others as necessary and incorporates changes into future project plans
• Applies TDBG principles of project management life cycle methodologies, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place
• Leads and delivers assigned projects or executes on work packages ensuring deliverables meet standards for quality and timeliness and achieve original objectives
• Owns the accurate reporting of project financials (i.e. data quality) in the banks enterprise reporting system
• Ensures reporting and appropriate project documentation is properly completed (i.e. reports, change requests, presentations, invoices, correspondence / communications, tables, charts, files, etc.)
• Utilizes project management software to create, update and maintain project schedules with new and revised work packages and plans
• Ensures dependencies and links with other schedules are established correctly, identifying conflicts and following up where required
• Accountable for Project / Program / Portfolio documentation, including developing and monitoring the plan and milestones as required
• Oversees and is involved with identifying project dependencies and risks, and ensures that they are effectively managed
• Controls change to project scope through accepted Project Change Request (PCR) processes and documentation
• Ensures all team members understand the Readiness process and facilitates Readiness sessions
• Negotiates and issues project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor and involved Stakeholders
• Supports the analysis and assessment of potential projects and assists in the development of work packages, detailed project plans, specifications and schedules
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Monitors quality of others work, where applicable and checks to ensure that procedures and project management methodologies are followed
• Investigates, escalates and ensures that all project issues are effectively resolved
• Coordinates the development and implementation of new processes to align with the new business process and/or technology solution while maintaining / improving operating efficiency to ensure timeliness and accuracy of workflow
• Develops and reviews business requirements, charters, project plans, business/user acceptance test plans, implementation/post implementation plans and other project documentation
• Executes project management deliverables within budget and as per the approved project plan, working with business partners to develop the content of those deliverables
• Accountable for planning, monitoring and analyzing financial data and identifying issues that require escalation to Project / Program /Portfolio leaders
• Reviews business cases for performance measures and analyzes financial goals of incoming projects
• Communicates monthly resource and financial forecasting process timelines
• Manages the process for external contractors and/or global resources ensuring statement of work documents are adhered to
• Manages processes to review project capitalization opportunities
• Leverages tools, reporting capabilities and systems already in place that provide the required level of detail and information needed by the PMO
• Ensures and owns accuracy and integrity of data quality within their PMO and to the Enterprise Project Management Office
• May act as a working lead to other project team members and may be required to provide some coaching and input into performance assessments of others as appropriate
• Keeps other team members informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects, and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Provides subject matter expertise on reports and related analysis to project teams, program management resources and business partners
• Supports the team by continuously developing knowledge in own area and business units
• Keeps others within the PMO and internal partners informed and up-to-date about all relevant information
• Transfers knowledge and provides guidance and leadership as appropriate to support the business objectives of the team and related area
• Supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest

Benefits

• Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level