SUMMARY

The Business Analyst, Project Management Office will, under the direction of the Director, PMO, gather and evaluate project plans & business intelligence as it relates to key global projects, etc. for the purpose of coordination, on an enterprise level of multiple, overlapping projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Perform critical evaluations of Multi-generation project plans and business intelligence gathered from multiple projects

·        Build and maintain program management office (PMO) dashboard

·        Create and distribute weekly project portfolio status reports (PPSRs)

·        Proactively communicate and collaborate with members of targeted GIL strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives

·        Solicit requirements from project leads and conduct detailed scenario analysis to determine appropriate manpower strategies

·        Engage project team members and project-related subject matter experts to assist in the resolution of task-level project issues

·        Support, as needed, project-specific data quality and integrity efforts

·        Provide, as needed, just-in-time project management and continuous improvement methodology training

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience in project analysis or related field required
• Bachelor’s Degree in business related field or equivalent experience required
• Experience analyzing transitional projects such as outsourcing, off-shoring, centralization, implementation of COEs, etc. preferred
• Global experience preferred
• Strong communication skills required
• Familiarity with the freight forwarding/logistics industry highly preferred

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Ability and experience in managing others and prioritizing work
• Ability to train and instruct others on how to perform tasks
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, dynamic and often ambiguous environment
• Project Leadership Skills
• Project Planning and Prioritization skills
• Project management skills
• Process Mapping
• Problem Solving with a proactive approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with ability to work with cross-functional, cross cultural teams and all levels of management
• Ability to work under sometimes severe time pressures
• Comfortable using metrics to manage staff and drive improvements