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Econolite · 20 hours ago

Project Engagement Analyst

Econolite is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. The Project Engagement Analyst is responsible for ensuring project execution, forecasting, and revenue recognition are accurate and transparent across all professional services engagements.

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Responsibilities

Monitor Professional Services project performance across active engagements, partnering with Project Managers to ensure schedules, scope, execution plans, and reporting are aligned with financial forecasts and delivery expectations
Identify and communicate delivery, resource, or scope risks impacting revenue or margins, serving as a trusted analytical partner to technical and delivery leadership
Maintain and validate accurate project and portfolio-level forecasts, partnering with Project Managers and Finance to track earned revenue, backlog, deferred revenue, and forecast-to-actual performance across all Professional Services revenue types
Ensure revenue recognition aligns with project progress, contractual terms, and accounting standards, supporting disciplined forecasting updates, variance analysis, documentation, and month-end and quarter-end close activities
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear visibility into project execution status, revenue recognition, forecast vs. actual performance, and margin trends
Deliver accurate, timely executive reporting and insights, ensuring dashboards are aligned with leadership priorities and support informed decision-making
Monitor Professional Services revenue performance against annual and quarterly plans, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities impacting revenue attainment
Partner with Software Sales and Professional Services leadership to support corrective actions and ensure alignment between sales expectations, delivery capacity, and revenue realization
Act as a liaison between Software Sales, Professional Services, Technical Leadership, and Finance to align contracted scope, delivery plans, and financial expectations
Support internal reviews of large or complex engagements and drive improvements in forecasting, reporting, and execution transparency
Support the development and refinement of Professional Services performance metrics, governance processes, and best practices to improve forecasting accuracy and execution discipline
Promote consistent use of project management and financial tracking tools, supporting ongoing operational improvement and organizational objectives

Qualification

Project analyticsFinancial analysisProfessional services operationsSaaS revenue modelsTransportation technologyAnalytical abilitiesProfessionalismMatrix organization experienceAttention to detailProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam-oriented mindset

Required

5–10 years of experience in project analytics, financial analysis, professional services operations, or a related role
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to communicate complex financial and project information clearly to technical and executive audiences
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across functions
High degree of professionalism and discretion

Preferred

Experience in ITS, transportation technology, or software-enabled Professional Services is preferred, including familiarity with SaaS or software-adjacent revenue models
Experience working in a matrixed organization is preferred, particularly supporting both sales and delivery teams and contributing to executive-level reporting and performance reviews

Benefits

Weekly pay
Weekly PTO accrual
Paid holidays
Various medical plans
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Direct deposit
Basic life
LTD
401k discretionary match
Identity theft protection

Company

Econolite

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Econolite is an innovator of transportation management solutions.