Business Analyst II - Portfolio
Business Analyst II - Portfolio
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$ 77105 - 118768
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Job Description
Closing Date to Apply:April 14th 2025
Salary: $77105.60 $118768.00
Typically selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefits that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program (uipwa)
Position Summary
A Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Analyst plays a crucial role in aligning project with the strategic objectives of the organization. This individual is responsible for analyzing managing and reporting on the project portfolio to ensure optimal resource allocation risk mitigation and value delivery. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive portfolio analyses developing performance metrics and providing insights to inform decisionmaking processes. The PPM Analyst collaborates closely with various stakeholders including project teams portfolio managers and organizational leaders to optimize portfolio performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The PPM Analyst also supports the implementation and administration of portfolio management processes tools and standards and assists in data collection and visualization to facilitate informed decisionmaking. They play a vital role in maintaining compliance with established portfolio management frameworks and governance protocols. Effective communication skills are essential for this role as the PPM Analyst must facilitate collaboration among project teams and stakeholders and communicate portfolio progress and anomalies effectively. The ability to identify complex problems evaluate potential solutions and implement effective strategies is also crucial. Overall the PPM Analyst is a strategic partner in the organization helping to ensure that projects are executed efficiently and effectively to achieve the organizations strategic objectives. They are wellversed in the portfolios budget and able to make tradeoff recommendations as new efforts become known. They are skilled in conducting datadriven analyses synthesizing and assessing strategic options and delivering on initiatives. They manage stakeholder expectations effectively and drive teams and customers toward decisions. They internally communicate at all levels of the organization and represent the organization in external meetings/forums.
Essential Functions
Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Strategic Planning: Partner with leaders to develop and translate departments strategic objectives into portfoliospecific goals and objectives. Develop a prioritized multiyear roadmap.
- Portfolio Management: Develop and maintain portfolios of programs and projects that align with the organizations goals. Ensure consistent intake and visibility for new project and improvement requests.
- Resource Management: Analyze resource capacity needs and changes in the portfolio. Maintain portfolio resource reporting and metrics to ensure predictable project delivery and mitigate risk or gaps in delivery schedule.
- Performance Tracking: Develop portfolio performance metrics and benchmarks. Ensure timely and accurate tracking and reporting of progress against those metrics. Conduct regular project analysis and portfolio reviews and audits.
- Process Implementation: Support and administer project lifecycle processes. Establish portfolio governance risk management and quality assurance processes. Maintain compliance with established PPM framework and governance protocols.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with the portfolio manager project management team and stakeholders to optimize project portfolio performance. Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and alignment.
- Reporting: Prepare and present portfolio reports and dashboards. Develop ad hoc queries for management reporting. Create manage and distribute portfolio reports.
- Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying complex problems reviewing related information developing and evaluating options and implementing solutions.
- Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations effectively and drive teams and customers toward decisions. Internally communicate at all levels of the organization and represent the organization in external meetings/forums.
- Continuous Improvement: Recognize inefficiencies with processes/procedures/organizational structure and proactively offer suggestions for improvements. Be effective in conducting datadriven analyses synthesizing and assessing strategic options and delivering on initiatives.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
- Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUDs mission vision values strategic plan and Grant PUD/ IBEWs Local 77 Code of Excellence . The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
- Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies & procedures.
- Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program including but not limited to:
- Following all safety policies and procedures.
- Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
- Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
- Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of two 2 year degree in business management finance or related field OR 1 additional year of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Four 4 years of analytical data management and reporting computer/ programming and or business experience.
- A valid State drivers license.
Preferred
- Bachelors degree in business management finance or related field
- Four 4 years experience specifically in the utility industry.
- 24 years experience in project portfolio management project management change management or similar field of work including 1 year of recent and relevant experience in a Portfolio Administrator role.
- PfMP CAPM or PMP
Other knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
- Prosci Change Management Certification preferred.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in MS Office products MS Project and MS SharePoint.
- Ability to preserve confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data develop insights and deliver actionable recommendations.
- Proven track record of problemsolving influencing and advocating for organizational objectives.
- General understanding of departmental business strategy and objectives.
Physical Requirements
- Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
- Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
- Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.
- Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours
For a full list of requirements the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
