Senior PMO Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

19h•$78,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Facilitate the effective planning and forecasting of enterprise-wide project portfolios by maximizing the use of project planning tools. Support portfolio, project, and PMO leadership through reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement of project management tools and practices.

Requirements

Four years of related work experience
Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, principles and project management tools.
Advanced proficiency using MS office project (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Analytical and organizational skills in order to plan, prioritize and analyze project data.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with all levels of staff and management and proactively resolve issues in order to complete assignments on time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, business or relative field.
Knowledge of SQL and SSRS reports and relational database management skills.
Understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.
Experience working across borders with multiple business groups.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development, maintenance and analysis of reporting at the portfolio and project level, including exception reporting of portfolio issues.
Work closely with the PMO leadership team, portfolio and project managers to ensure that project portfolio information is maintained and available for planning and forecasting.
Support the time capture function within the planning tool.
Develop and maintain PMO project management toolsets and assist users to overcome challenges within work requests or projects.
Develop, maintain and analyze capacity reporting to help identify resourcing opportunities and constraints.
Provide project management tool training to all users.
Support PMO best practices by identifying efficiencies and improvements and making recommendations to PMO leadership.

Benefits

Compensation Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs