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Avangrid · 4 hours ago

Lead Analyst - PMO & Portfolio

Avangrid is a management company that oversees various projects and portfolios in the IT sector. The Project Management Lead Analyst will assist in managing the IT portfolio, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery while maintaining relationships with project managers.

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Responsibilities

Work with the PMO Team to support demand management processes and standards
Work with project managers to help improve the integrity of project delivery and reporting
Work within the PMO Team to develop specific portfolio change suggestions to help achieve PMO metrics
Work with the project managers to help achieve PMO metrics
Work with project managers to improve their knowledge of project reporting in the IT project management tool – Clarity
Hold meetings with project managers to ensure timely and accurate project updates for tasks – e.g., key milestone and other progress tasks, project highlights, and project risks
Act as a resource for project management directions, provide training and guidance for new Project Managers
Must be able to build and maintain productive relationships with project managers
Work with the PMO Team to identify and implement process improvements to help achieve PMO metrics and improve overall project delivery reporting
You will be part of the AVANGRID IT Shared Services under Financials / VMO / PMO
You will work with both the local and Global PMO teams, in addition to working with project managers and directors across the AVANGRID portfolio
Interfaces with Global counterparts to review solution design and facilitate best practice process considerations in solution design
There are no management responsibilities, but significant influencing responsibilities among project managers with adherence to PM standards and processes
Obtain and maintain a basic understanding of the Capex budget process and impacts to PMO metrics and deliverables
You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of project managers across the AVANGRID Companies, and with global teams in a busy, lively, and growing team environment
Role holder will work closely with PMs across all the IT Areas (APPs, TPO, Financials, etc.) to support successful project delivery and reporting
Work closely with IBERDROLA’s Global PMO Team
Work closely with Shared Services Financial Team to ensure consistency in reporting of financial results that impact PMO metrics
Engage managers across AVANGRID as needed to manage expectations
Must be a team player with good inter-personal and communicative skills

Qualification

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelProject ManagementProject SchedulingInterpersonal SkillsCoachingAnalytical SkillsMentoringCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, or a related field and 8 years of relevant experience required
Certification for Project/Program management (preferred)
Equivalent work experience will be considered
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Suite products
Very strong skills in Microsoft Project and Excel
Experience in working cross functionally
Ability to lead, coach and mentor others
Project Management knowledge including proper project scheduling and project structure
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to multitask
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
Ability to advise and support others – including peer project managers
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
Professional and confident
Project Management experience or exposure
Good working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite tools – e.g., Project, Excel, ACCESS, and PowerPoint, etc
Must be a proven team player to work, promote and consolidate efficient team working relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel (as needed)

Company

Avangrid

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Avangrid, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alfredo del Canto
SVP Chief of Staff to CEO
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Bob Kump
Deputy CEO and President
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