Technology Project Analyst

Flagstar Bank•Troy, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Project Analyst provides critical coaching, mentoring, and auditing functions for Agile projects within the Project Management Office. They are expected to review and quality assure the project artifacts, deliverables, and process adherence to the Flagstar Bank Playbook and governance routines. The Analyst generally has small to medium-sized projects to oversee. The Analyst is expected to provide advice and support around critical project delivery functions, including budget tracking and financial forecasting, project evaluation and monitoring, and maintaining compliance with corporate and public regulations. They support project governance activities including Tollgate readiness, assessing deliverable quality and completeness, and financial forecast accuracy. They are expected to verify and analyze the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by a project; and help the project managers resolve any discrepancies or problems. The Analyst will support multiple Agile projects that are small to medium-sized in nature: Evaluating project schedules, resources, equipment, information, and budgets for accuracy and completeness. Ensuring reporting of time, scope, and objectives are accurately assessed and updated in Clarity / CA PPM. Ensuring that the PMO is kept abreast of project delinquency and failing project health and remediation actions taken.

Requirements

High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
2+ Years of experience in coordinating projects of progressive size and complexity.
Knowledge of project management methodologies
Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/ word processing software
Excellent communications and critical skills, both written and verbal
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to accurately review and complete detail-oriented information
Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision
Ability to work with wide range of people
Strong Microsoft Professional Suite experience
Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights.
Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent)
1+ years of experience with various Software Development Life Cycle methods such as Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, etc. preferred.
Project Management Methodologies

Responsibilities

Audit and provide quality assurance of high or multiple medium rigor projects.
Advise PM on accurate project team, tasks, and financial information in Clarity.
Support scope of project with budget reconciliation in Clarity.
Keep current assigned project resources – both full-time employees and contractors in Clarity.
Facilitate cross-functional agile collaborative teams in iterative technology developments including: managing stakeholder expectations regarding target scope, schedule, and budget.
Advise PM on project budget planning and development.
Establish project work plan and calendar framework for the projects they support, may update, review, and progress, collaborating with the project delivery resources.
Establish and maintain internal and external resources as necessary.
Remove impediments that hinder project progress.
Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo, and iteration meetings.
Monitor the progress of the sprint.
Help teams estimate iteration deliverables and increase velocity.
Manage development tracking system to include product and sprint backlogs.
Promote continuous communication.
Monitor and help improve team dynamics.
Monitor record keeping and file maintenance for the program or project.
Prepare records of project activities; oversee and ensure the timely processing and delivery of required materials.
Verify and analyze the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project; resolve any discrepancies or problems.
Serve as liaison for Project Management Office; coordinate activities and exchange information.
Ensure the project development process follows the Project Management Methodology and Project Management Office standards.
Document and submit project change requests on behalf of the Project Manager or project coordinator.
Contribute to the development of the Project Management Office and share knowledge with peers.
Provide advice to participants; serve as a liaison; act as a resource person by performing research, analyzing information, providing documentation, and preparing reports as required.
Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Consistently adhere to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings.
Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.