Sr. IT Portfolio Analyst

Under guidance of the Manager of Portfolio Planning, the Portfolio Planning Analyst is responsible for driving portfolio-level capacity planning, forecast rationalization and product/project priorities supporting the strategic business goals of the organization. The analyst will have accountability for the product/portfolio health maintaining reports and presentations for executive level communications. Responsibilities also include anticipating risks, impacts, opportunities supporting the product/portfolio as well as, rationalization audits of initiatives/products, support of system/tool integrations, and data integrity. The career path is to grow into a Senior Portfolio Planning Analyst role.

• Own project/product forecast planning inputs for assigned portfolios $50M+ (and/or support large-scale portfolio) and support financial targets
• Partner with Finance to provide cause of change for variances, assist in monthly/quarterly close procedures, and responsible for monthly/quarterly updates
• Consolidate, communicate, and partner with project, product & portfolio teams to resolve variances across the planning cycle; escalating risk when/where necessary
• Gather, analyze, and report on resource capacity and utilization for respective portfolios
• Maintain reporting solutions for portfolio-level capacity planning, forecast rationalization and product/project priorities for assigned portfolio to be integrated with portfolio wide reporting
• Ensure Project/Product Portfolio teams have the appropriate tools for project and portfolio planning
• Support accurate portfolio inputs within PPM system/tool to ensure accurate data for portfolio and partnering teams (i.e., Finance & Project teams)
• Develop effective partnerships and collaborate with leads across all departments

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available., * 3+ years Project Portfolio Analyst experience or similar role

• Current hands-on experience with Accruals, Journal Entries, and Month End reconciliation
• Responsible for submitting more than 100 Accruals monthly
• P&L and Budget Management experience (budget needs to be over $25Million)
• Experience with Project Portfolio Management software preferred, Clarity experience a plus
• MS Office proficient & expertise in equivalent software; expert in Excel
• Excellent business communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management
• Demonstrated analysis/assessment capabilities
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent job-related experience
• Looking for candidates with an acceptance and aptitude for AI, utilizing Claude for large data set manipulations, understanding of prompts

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.