Project Analyst

Job Title: Project Analyst Duration: 6 months (Possible Extension) Work Location: Irvine, CA 92612 Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Monday and Friday potentially remote). Position Overview The Project Analyst serves as a central support pillar for the Business Technology Solutions (BTS) department, specifically focusing on the aesthetics portfolio. This role is responsible for maintaining the health, accuracy, and visibility of project records across a diverse global landscape. The ideal candidate acts as a proactive "go-to" resource, ensuring that project managers and functional leaders stay aligned with timelines, financial requirements, and reporting standards. This is a high-visibility coordination role that balances project-lifecycle management with essential department operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Project & Portfolio Support (70%) Health & Accuracy: Monitor project records across the portfolio to ensure data integrity, completeness, and accuracy. Milestone Tracking: Review project schedules and milestone dates; proactively follow up with project leads to ensure timelines are met. Reporting & Governance: Consolidate status reports, risks, issues, and action items (RAID logs) from various stakeholders for leadership visibility. Financial Coordination: Support project financials by processing purchase orders (POs), tracking invoices, and monitoring financial-related statuses. Tool Management: Maintain and update project information within Smartsheets (schedules, tasks, and dashboards) and SharePoint sites. 2. Department & Operational Support (20%) Executive Presentation Support: Draft, format, and "clean up" high-quality PowerPoint decks and leadership status updates. Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate with 5-6 domain leaders to gather and roll up cross-functional information into organizational reports. Administrative Management: Maintain department tracking tools, org charts, contact lists, and shared team resources. Process Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving day-to-day operational workflows and portfolio visibility. 3. Meeting & Event Coordination (10%) Logistics: Manage scheduling, room bookings, and A/V support for department meetings. Content & Documentation: Prepare agendas, capture meeting minutes, and track follow-up action items. Event Support: Provide onsite support for infrequent department culture events or large meetings (approx. 1-2 times per year), including catering and supply coordination. Qualifications & Requirements Education Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred. Experience Ideal: 7-9 years of project coordination or analyst experience. Minimum: 5-7 years of experience will be considered for candidates with exceptionally strong project management fundamentals. Technical Skills Expert Proficiency: Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel are critical. Project Tools: Smartsheets experience is highly preferred. Collaboration: Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. Financial Tools: Familiarity with SAP or similar systems for PO/Invoice processing is a plus. Core Competencies Deep understanding of the Project Management Lifecycle and portfolio management dynamics. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage "competing and shifting" priorities. Strong proactive communication; comfortable following up with senior stakeholders to gather data. Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced global environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectraforce Technologies