Data Analyst Project Management Support

Job Summary: The Data Analyst Project Management Support is an entry-level position located in Budd Lake NJ responsible for providing data analysis reporting and coordination support to project managers and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will help track project financials schedules budgets milestones risks and performance metrics while developing accurate and timely reports for management.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect organize validate and analyze project data from multiple sources.
• Maintain project schedules action-item logs risk registers and status reports.
• Prepare recurring project updates dashboards scorecards and management reports.
• Track project progress against schedules budgets milestones and deliverables.
• Identify schedule variances cost trends resource constraints and potential risks.
• Support project managers with forecasting trend analysis and performance reporting.
• Assist with tracking purchase orders invoices project commitments and expenditures.
• Coordinate data inputs from Engineering Operations Materials Supply Chain Finance and other functions.
• Prepare meeting materials presentations action items and follow-up communications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information is current and accessible.
• Support project changes by tracking scope schedule cost and deliverable updates.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and reports to support project decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes data quality and project execution.
• Support lessons-learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate with strong financial analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills. Any relevant work experience is a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Data Analytics Business Engineering Project Management Finance Operations or a related field.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas pivot tables lookups charts and data organization.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical team members.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.