Project Analyst

Old National Bank•Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving. We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization. We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values. The Project Analyst supports Program Managers and Project Managers by applying standardized project management processes, tools, and governance frameworks. This role partners with the business to organize, plan, and monitor initiatives to ensure projects are structured, traceable, and aligned with organizational strategy. The Project Analyst provides coordination, documentation, reporting, and tooling support across projects in flight, enabling informed decision-making, execution discipline, and continuous improvement of EPMO practices. This is an entry-level role designed to build foundational project management and analytical skills within a regulated environment.

Requirements

0-2 years of professional experience; prior internships or exposure to Project Management, Banking, or business operations preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field).
Strong proficiency with Microsoft productivity tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.).
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to analyze data and translate information into clear, actionable insights.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and with shifting priorities.
Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and willingness to learn.
Possess proactive problem-solving skills with the awareness of using tools to maximize productivity.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with Project Management tools, dashboards, or project tracking systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support Program Managers and Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities to maintain momentum and execution discipline
Coordinate and document projects in flight, ensuring tasks, timelines, and dependencies are current and accurate
Facilitate project meetings and document key decisions, action items, risks, assumptions, and outcomes
Maintain project artifacts to remain current and distribute to project stakeholders as necessary
Ensure version control and audit readiness of project documentation in accordance with EPMO standards
Ensure adherence to enterprise governance standards, documentation requirements, and stage-gate processes
Provide administration and user support of enterprise project management tools and standard templates
Partner with the business to support project planning, resource planning, and project plan development for business-led initiatives
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EPMO processes, tools, and best practices
Collect and analyze project data to monitor progress, identify risks, and highlight gaps or issues
Prepare and maintain dashboards, status reports, and other management reporting for stakeholders
Maintain clear and timely communication with Program Managers, Project Managers, project sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders
Document and distribute meeting minutes and project updates to ensure transparency and alignment across stakeholders