Position: Project Analyst (Must Have PlanView Exp)

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Total Hours/week: 40.00

Description:

Project Analyst
Temp-to-hire
Interviews in person
1st shift work hours: 8-5PM (may have some flexibility)

Must haves:
Project Management system
1-3 years’ experience in a PMO
Experience pulling data, analyzing it, and creating reports
Experience with Planview- preferred
Bachelors degree

Project Analyst is responsible for ensuring all programs and projects are well-organized within the Planview, Project Management Information System.
This includes processing information and data to set up projects, maintaining project baseline information, creating and filing accurate project control documentation, and working closely with the Program and Project Managers to keep projects healthy within all our key systems.
Project Analyst liaises across functions to gather project data, share relevant information and align on processes and controls.

Key Accountabilities:
Work with Program and Project managers to establish and set up new projects in the PM system(Planview).
Keep all relevant project information (e.g. schedules, budgets) up-to-date in the PM systems.
Continuous improvement- Incrementally test the health and functionality of the PM systems (for process improvement and internal controls)
Responsible for generating and reporting monthly dashboards to management
Support Program and Project Managers with training and system administration as requested.

Qualifications Skills:
Detail-oriented, self-organized, and an eye for process improvements.
Project Analysis – data pulling and organization, ad-hoc reports, data analysis and reports
Strong ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.
Expertise with a Project Management system (e.g. PlanView) highly desired.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Windows, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.

Experience:
1-3 years’ experience in a PMO or Project Analyst role.
Understanding of various Project Management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall/Traditional, Agile/Scrum) preferred.
Familiarity with key project documents (e.g. Project Charter, Project Financial reports, project schedules, meeting minutes and action logs).
Experience pulling data, analyzing it, and creating reports

Education :

Bachelors