Project Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Infomatics is partnered with a global medical technology company that is hiring a  Project Analyst on a direct hire/FTE basis. It is an on-site position in Tempe, AZ.

The Project Analyst (PA) will be involved in portfolio management through compilation of project metrics such as progress against schedules, characterization of project slip, tracking project financial data, and the creation/presentation of management reports on project status and outcomes. The PA is responsible for working hand in hand with the product development teams coordinating information, providing support through data analysis, and contributing to overall strategy and performance evaluation. This position requires excellent verbal and written communications, and the individual must be comfortable using project management terminology to communicate project status, risks, issues, and dependencies. This highly organized individual must be able to work with internal customers at both the project and portfolio levels as required to help the business maintain and improve our ability to plan and execute critical R&D projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Serves as a key PMO contact for Portfolio Management and Data Analytics for both the Innovation and R&D portfolios 
• Works with cross functional team members, external stakeholders, and business R&D leaders to track portfolio metrics, identify high risk areas, and propose process improvements where needed.
• Provides clear and timely communications, including written reports, oral presentations, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Works hand in hand with project managers to plan, organize and execute projects by providing critical data support as needed, which may require individual project work.
• Collaborates with project managers to create monthly portfolio presentation packets for both the Innovation and R&D portfolios
• Documents monthly Innovation Council Meetings and tracks action item resolution
• Interfaces with cross functional team members to audit current business tools for accuracy and currency, facilitating updates where needed.
• Interfaces with both inside and outside collaborators to assist with the conception, creation, and development of new business tools.

Background & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering with minimum of 4+ years working for a global corporation, preferably in regulated manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years overall project experience, carrying out tasks and activities
• Experience following a structured project management methodology on a project
• Experience working with a PMO; Current PMP certification is preferred

Planning / Office Tools:

• Required: Basic organizational, project planning, scheduling and risk management skills
• Required: Proficient in the use of all MS Office tools (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, etc.)

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Client’s Total Rewards program — which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components — is designed to support the varying needs of their diverse and global associates.