Project Portfolio Analyst

Position: Project Portfolio Analyst Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite) Type: Fulltime Salary: $70K - $120K + benefits Role Overview • Establish, implement, and govern IT project management best practices across the organization. • Define and document project lifecycle policies, processes, and methodologies. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. • Develop project performance metrics and resource allocation frameworks. • Report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / IT Operations Officer. • Department: Hospital Information Systems - Project Management. Education & Certifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. • Master's degree preferred. • PMI Certification preferred. Experience Requirements • 7+ years of IT Project Management experience, including project planning and execution. • 10+ years of software development and team supervision experience. • Experience implementing project management best practices, policies, and procedures. • Demonstrated personnel/team management experience. Technical Skills • Knowledge of project management tools (preferably MS Project Server). • Experience with project portfolio management systems. • Familiarity with financial management and project tracking software. Key Responsibilities • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria. • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to closure. • Track project milestones, deliverables, timelines, and budgets. • Develop detailed project plans and communication strategies. • Prepare status reports, presentations, proposals, and requirements documentation. • Proactively manage project risks, issues, changes, and contingency plans. • Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. • Estimate resource requirements and allocate project resources effectively. • Analyze project progress and troubleshoot delivery challenges. • Conduct project post-mortems and document lessons learned. • Coach, mentor, and supervise project teams and contractors. • Build and maintain strong business and stakeholder relationships. • Ensure timely communication of project expectations and updates. Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Lead cross-functional project teams. • Influence accountability and ownership among team members. • Collaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders. • Strengthen relationships critical to project success.