Portfolio Analyst

Client: Medical Device Company | Employment Type: Contract on W2 (US Citizens or GC Holders Only) | No H1B’s | Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ | Duration: 12+ month contract | Total Hours/week: 40 | 1st Shift The Portfolio Analyst will be responsible for the governance, tracking, analysis, reporting, and maturation of the Technology & Global Services (TGS) operating model, project portfolio, and related processes to achieve key performance objectives. This role collaborates across functional excellence teams to align to strategic priorities and deliver key projects. The position reports directly to the Associate Director, Operating Model & Portfolio Integration and works with the Functional Excellence Leadership Team, Key Business Partners, and Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management. Responsibilities Ensure the TGS governance model and mechanisms continue to support our strategic vision and improve the way we do business. Support Portfolio Managers and Business Partners by working across the Business Partner (BP) organizations on reporting requirements, analysis, and the use of our Portfolio Management Tool. Assist and guide BPs through the portfolio governance model to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and prioritization within the FY budget. Highlight and identify risks/impediments in the portfolio and lead the development of subsequent actions to minimize/mitigate project failure (delayed/over budget). Create and manage portfolio metrics and dashboards that support Business Partners, Stakeholders and TGS Leadership. Support and facilitate governance mechanisms. Ensure resources are effectively deployed and tracked for optimizing investments. Embrace a continuous improvement mindset and model or coach the use of Agile/lean best practices and innovation. Identify, consolidate, and develop portfolio insights and present analysis and recommendations (e.g., portfolio strategic backlog, resource management, risks). Participate in the development and management of annual planning processes including template preparation, training, data collection, and related reporting on planning progress. Maintain and mature portfolio management processes within the department. Apply portfolio management best practices to internal processes. Maintain data quality and completeness across the portfolio. Manage portfolio update processes and regular reporting to management. Prepare regular and ad‑hoc reporting on portfolio health. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) and/or equivalent work experience required. 5+ years of Project Portfolio analyst experience in a cross‑functional technology organization. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail; strong teamwork, collaborative support, and organizational skills. Experience creating and managing online dashboards and metrics. PMP and/or Agile certification a plus. Willingness to travel, if required (10%). Strategic thinker—aligns to top business priorities and has strong passion and knowledge of our business and business partners. Courageous and focused—influencing, driver, listener who is not afraid to ask for help, elevate, or say no. Strong communication: written and verbal with executive presence; focus on consistent communication of intent and help people understand the why. Passion for ensuring good business planning and investments, demonstrating business acumen, financial and resource savviness, and appropriate certifications if required. Prepared to lead change in our organization, supporting senior leaders to partner with our business stakeholders in managing our TGS portfolio. Agile mindset with ability to pivot between roles and approaches based on team needs. Strong soft skills typical of stakeholder engagement (empowering people, influencing, negotiation, conflict management). #J-18808-Ljbffr