A services company in Massachusetts has a current opportunity for a Portfolio Management Analyst on a contract basis.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as an administrator and analyst for the Enterprise Portfolio Management tool, ensuring its functionality aligns with organizational requirements
- Configure and maintain tool settings, workflows, dashboards, reports, and integrations to support portfolio, program, and project management processes
- Manage user access, roles, and permissions, ensuring compliance with security and governance policies
- Monitor tool performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless operation, may be accountable to ensure effective system upgrades
- Oversee data accuracy and integrity within the enterprise tool, performing regular audits and updates as needed
- Develop and maintain custom dashboards, reports, and analytics to provide actionable insights into portfolio performance
- Provide training to new and existing users on tool functionality, processes, and best practices
- Develop user guides, FAQs, and other training documentation to support tool adoption and effective usage
- Act as a liaison between the organization and enterprise portfolio vendor representatives for tool enhancements, upgrades, and support
- Support change management efforts related to tool adoption and updates, ensuring smooth transitions for users
- Monitor portfolio health and provide recommendations to improve resource allocation and project prioritization
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Portfolio Management tools administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency in configuring and administering Enterprise Portfolio Management tools (or similar PPM tools)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate meaningful insights
- Knowledge of Portfolio, Program, and Project Management methodologies (e.g., PMI standards, Agile frameworks)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of Planview
- Experience working within a PMO, IT, or Project Management environment
