Senior Project Portfolio Analyst

job summary:
We are a dynamic, industry-leading enterprise seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Project Portfolio Analyst to join our Project Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting enterprise portfolio governance, resource capacity planning, and financial tracking. You will partner directly with cross-functional teams, PMO leadership, and executives to drive data-driven decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and ensure the successful delivery of our multi-project portfolios.

 
location: Katy, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $100,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities Portfolio Governance & Strategy

• Support and enhance portfolio governance processes to improve transparency, decision-making, and change readiness.
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and investment discussions.
• Maintain the accuracy of portfolio data across schedules, risks, financials, and dependencies.
• Support PMO leadership in advancing portfolio outcomes, governance maturity, and change readiness.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of portfolio reporting processes.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and deliver executive portfolio reporting, dashboards, and presentation materials.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards (using Power BI and Excel) to provide portfolio visibility.
• Analyze portfolio data to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.
• Track portfolio KPIs, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Assist in improving data quality and automation of reporting workflows.
• Maintain enterprise PPM tools and ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Resource & Financial Management

• Contribute to enterprise resource planning processes through in-depth analysis and reporting.
• Monitor resource allocation to identify capacity risks and optimization opportunities.
• Facilitate coordination between project and resource managers to resolve constraints.
• Perform scenario planning and capacity modeling to support prioritization decisions.
• Partner with Finance to support business cases, financial models, and performance tracking.

Stakeholder Communication & Risk Management

• Communicate risks, issues, and portfolio insights effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Create compelling presentations and materials that communicate insights and actionable recommendations.

Key Skills & Technologies

• Core Competencies: Portfolio Management (PPM) and Governance, Resource Capacity Planning, Financial Analysis & Modeling, Process Improvement & Standardization, Risk & Change Management.
• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder communication and executive presentation development.
• Data & Analytics: Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization skills.
• Technical Tools: Hands-on experience with Planview, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Power BI, Power Automate, Excel, and PowerPoint.

qualifications:
Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

5-7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, PMO support, portfolio reporting, or consulting roles.

Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise PMO environments or managing multi-project portfolios is highly preferred.

Proven track record in resource management, financial tracking, and executive-level reporting.

skills:
data integrity,business cases,Communicate,decision-making,data-driven decision-making,leadership,automation,continuous improvement,portfolio reporting,dashboards,reporting dashboards,data quality,presentation,presentations,enterprise resource planning,financial models,governance,financials,Finance,metrics,portfolio planning,resource allocation,risks,scenario planning,schedules,standardization,identify trends,workflows

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.