Senior Project Analyst (Hybrid)- Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Analyst performs complex analysis for product- and program-based initiatives and oversees multiple projects at a time. The role uses knowledge of processes, systems, and departments to recommend and implement project plans, and reports results to management as needed. It also supports strategic goals, develops and manages specialized processes, and coordinates and trains Project Analysts. This is a full-time hybrid position based in the U.S. Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with work from home and in-office work three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience, or a high school degree and 7 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 2 years of experience.
At least 2 years of relevant Project Analyst experience.
Excellent knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.
Strong organization and attention to deadlines.
Senior project management knowledge and ability to manage multiple complex, large-scale projects.
Excellent computer skills, including Access, Excel, Microsoft Project, and other relevant software packages.
Strong management, problem-solving, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
Effective planning and organizational skills.
Ability to plan large initiatives and projects and manage all tasks needed to provide services that meet client and business needs within budget and targeted deadlines.

Responsibilities

Process report requests from managers and directors.
Perform complex project and data analysis for management.
Recommend and implement departmental process improvements and those based on management decisions.
Assist management in defining and documenting departmental tasks and duties.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans using standard project documentation, methodology, tracking, and reporting procedures.
Develop cross-functional, change-management, and implementation strategies and secure participating parties’ commitment to effective implementation.
Provide concise and timely status reports as required.
Develop and implement key metrics to measure and report initiative progress.
Help team members resolve project problems, escalate issues when necessary, and facilitate decision-making.
Identify trends and process-improvement opportunities across operations departments.
Monitor health plan operating performance against regional and national benchmarks.
Perform cost/benefit analyses.
Ensure information quality through business-case and application-level testing, and validate test results against initial business needs.
Assist with achieving strategic goals.
Work with other managers to achieve efficiencies across integrated projects.
Manage day-to-day administrative activities for initiatives and processes with little supervision.
Develop and manage specialized processes.
Train Project Analysts and coordinate their daily activities.
Document processes and procedures to support training and consistency across the project team.
Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.