Ridgeland, MS, US
4 days ago
Project Analyst
Welcome page Login Project Analyst Job Locations US-MS-Ridgeland | US-AL-Birmingham Posted Date 12 hours ago(1/22/2025 5:52 PM) Job ID 2025-11235 # of Openings 1 Category Technology Overview

The Project Analyst plays a critical role in supporting project governance, portfolio reporting, and risk management within C Spire. This position ensures enterprise adherence to governance frameworks, provides actionable insights for decision-making, and contributes to the continuous improvement of project and portfolio management practices. Reporting to the Project Management Center of Excellence Director, the Project Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain consistency, compliance, and alignment with strategic goals. 

 

“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and not everybody is built for it. While we all bring our own strengths and skillsets to the table, there are some traits every C Spire Team Member needs to have:

A relentless obsession to be the best in our industryA winner mentality determined to outsmart and outdo competitorsA single-minded commitment to unbeatable customer experiencesAn unapologetic passion for innovation and technologyAn uncompromising drive toward continuous improvementA steadfast devotion to doing the right thing the right wayA deep-seated dedication to accountability and ownership Responsibilities Assist in the implementation and maintenance of project governance frameworks, including documentation standards, templates, and lifecycle checkpoints. Support project teams in adhering to governance policies and using standardized artifacts such as charters, status reports, and risk logs. Monitor project compliance with governance requirements and escalate non-compliance issues to the Senior Manager. Collect, analyze, and consolidate project data to provide accurate and timely portfolio performance reports. Develop and maintain dashboards including but not limited to tracking project status, risks, resource utilization, and portfolio health. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on portfolio performance metrics. Support the project intake and prioritization process by evaluating project proposals for alignment with strategic goals. Assist in scoring and ranking projects using established prioritization frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent project data entry into portfolio management tools. Track and monitor risks and issues across the project portfolio, ensuring timely updates and mitigation planning. Assist in preparing risk and issue summaries for leadership review. Help maintain a library of standardized project artifacts, updating templates as needed to reflect business and methodology changes. Train project teams and stakeholders on proper use of templates and reporting tools to ensure consistency and compliance. Identify opportunities to improve project governance processes and tools, providing suggestions to the Senior Manager. Participate in post-project reviews to gather lessons learned and integrate feedback into governance practices. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in project and portfolio management. Other duties as assigned.  Qualifications REQUIREDBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.2-5 years of experience in project coordination, project or business analysis, or portfolio management required.Experience with project governance frameworks, reporting, and data analysis required.Highly organized, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in fast-paced environment required.Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable insights required.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets required.Proficiency in creating dashboards and reports to track performance required.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills required.Solid communication skills required, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present data insights clearly.Familiarity with governance frameworks and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.) required.Problem-solving and critical thinking skills a must.PREFERREDMaster’s degree or graduate work is a plus.SNOW SPM or project management software a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen.

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