Project Analyst

Jpc Partners•Audubon, PA

About The Position

JPC Partners is looking for a Project Analyst is responsible for all required project management administrative activities to support the assigned Project Managers. The Project Analyst performs the following project activities such as, but not limited to, project plan development and maintenance, activity sequencing, labor reporting, financial monitoring, variance analysis, cash flow analysis, etc. The Project Analyst is responsible for creating and maintaining project plans using Microsoft Project. The Project Analyst interfaces with project team staff to ensure the appropriate project plan activity updates are completed according to the schedules.

Requirements

Significant Experience creating and updating project plans, tasks, and timelines using Microsoft Project (online evaluation required)
Working knowledge of work breakdown structures (WBS) and project management methodologies, particularly those in the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge
Advanced or Expert MS Project skills (5 years minimum; version 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 or 2016)
Advanced or Expert MS Excel Skills (5 years minimum on basic features; 1 year minimum with pivot tables & “VLOOKUP” formulas a must)
Ability to see project variance's and understand the cause by working with the project manager and project team.
Ability to define and sequence activities
Experience developing/facilitating/refining time and cost-based work estimates
High level of comfort asking probing questions to understand the status of the project
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and establish consistency across all projects
Experience working across and meeting the needs of multiple projects on an on-going basis
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint to develop presentations for project funding activities, reporting and project status communication

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Degree in Finance or Accounting

Responsibilities

Directly support Project Manager for all project activities through the project lifecycle
Ensure assigned projects adhere to style, consistency and level of detail established by the Capital Portfolio Training and the project guidelines as established by the Division Portfolio Analyst
Create and maintain project plans with work breakdown structure, activities, deliverables and milestones using the Microsoft Project
Monitor and track work completed against estimated work and update the project plan using labor reporting systems for reference
Support the project managers by capturing, documenting and helping to maintain all project assumptions
Assist with project cash flow and variance analysis
Track costs associated with rework and work with the Project Manager to identify root causes and develop recommended corrective actions
Support project status reports for Project Managers and the leadership team
Create Monthly project variance report for the division, including using Excel to create charts and Create project funding requests to obtain project funding
Collaborate with the Project Manager to identify opportunities to improve budget forecast by understanding the cause of budget variances
Ensure timely creation and distribution of applicable project status updates and reporting
Support the project manager in completing the activities required for the Capital Portfolio process to include quarterly re-forecasting, monthly close and labor tracking
Ability to step in and manage projects if needed