Project Coordinator
PMO/ Project Coordinator- Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated PMO Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) by providing essential data analysis, reporting, and financial insights to ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, excellent analytical abilities, and proficiency in Power BI for creating impactful visualizations and reports.
Responsibilities:
Project Reporting and Analysis:
Develop and maintain standardized project reporting templates and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), project status, and resource allocation.
Collect, validate, and analyze project data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Generate regular project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and dependencies for project managers and stakeholders.
Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in project performance through data analysis.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and presentations for senior management to support decision-making.
Power BI Development and Maintenance:
Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize project data, financial information, and performance metrics.
Connect to various data sources, including project management software, financial systems, and databases, to extract relevant data for reporting in Power BI.
Utilize Power BI's features to create compelling visualizations, including charts, graphs, maps, and tables, to effectively communicate project information.
Ensure Power BI reports are user-friendly, visually appealing, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Power BI features and best practices to enhance reporting capabilities.
Project Finance Support:
Assist in the development and management of project budgets, including tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and analyzing variances.
Monitor project financial performance, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and identifying potential cost overruns.
Collaborate with project managers and finance teams to gather financial data, prepare financial reports, and provide financial analysis.
Support the development of business cases and cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures in project-related activities.
PMO Support:
Provide support to project managers in utilizing project management tools and methodologies.
Assist in the development and maintenance of PMO processes, procedures, and templates.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO functions and services.
Support the management of project documentation and knowledge sharing within the PMO.
Assist in project portfolio management activities, including project prioritization and alignment with strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience in a PMO or project-related role.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data analysis functions.
Expertise in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX calculations, and report/dashboard development.
Solid understanding of project financial management principles, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certification.
Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated PMO Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) by providing essential data analysis, reporting, and financial insights to ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, excellent analytical abilities, and proficiency in Power BI for creating impactful visualizations and reports.
Responsibilities:
Project Reporting and Analysis:
Develop and maintain standardized project reporting templates and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), project status, and resource allocation.
Collect, validate, and analyze project data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Generate regular project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and dependencies for project managers and stakeholders.
Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in project performance through data analysis.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and presentations for senior management to support decision-making.
Power BI Development and Maintenance:
Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to visualize project data, financial information, and performance metrics.
Connect to various data sources, including project management software, financial systems, and databases, to extract relevant data for reporting in Power BI.
Utilize Power BI's features to create compelling visualizations, including charts, graphs, maps, and tables, to effectively communicate project information.
Ensure Power BI reports are user-friendly, visually appealing, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Power BI features and best practices to enhance reporting capabilities.
Project Finance Support:
Assist in the development and management of project budgets, including tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and analyzing variances.
Monitor project financial performance, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and identifying potential cost overruns.
Collaborate with project managers and finance teams to gather financial data, prepare financial reports, and provide financial analysis.
Support the development of business cases and cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures in project-related activities.
PMO Support:
Provide support to project managers in utilizing project management tools and methodologies.
Assist in the development and maintenance of PMO processes, procedures, and templates.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO functions and services.
Support the management of project documentation and knowledge sharing within the PMO.
Assist in project portfolio management activities, including project prioritization and alignment with strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience in a PMO or project-related role.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data analysis functions.
Expertise in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX calculations, and report/dashboard development.
Solid understanding of project financial management principles, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certification.
Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.