IT Portfolio Analyst

MUST be within 90 miles of Topeka, KS to apply!

Position Title: IT Analyst (Portfolio Management)

Location: Remote (Must be within 90 miles of Topeka, KS)

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $35/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an IT Analyst (Portfolio Management) to join a growing organization that is building its Portfolio Management function from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, evolving environment and wants to play a key role in shaping portfolio management processes, governance, reporting, and tool strategy.

Working closely with the hiring manager and key stakeholders, you will help define and operationalize portfolio management practices, support reporting and analytics initiatives, and contribute to the selection and administration of portfolio management tools. The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and comfortable creating structure in an environment where processes are still being developed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of portfolio management processes, governance, and best practices.
• Support the execution and operationalization of the organization's portfolio management framework.
• Help drive adoption of new PMO and portfolio management processes across the business.
• Serve as the administrator and ongoing custodian of the organization's portfolio management tool.
• Gather, validate, analyze, and maintain project and portfolio data.
• Develop portfolio reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI or Tableau.
• Consolidate information from SharePoint and other data sources to support portfolio reporting and decision-making.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations regarding portfolio management tools, processes, and governance structures.
• Evaluate portfolio management platforms and support tool selection efforts.
• Collaborate with project managers, business stakeholders, and leadership teams to ensure portfolio visibility and alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting PMO, portfolio management, project management, or business analysis functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards using Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Experience working with SharePoint and project-related data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing, implementing, or improving portfolio management processes.
• Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools such as Planview, Clarity, Jira Align, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project Online, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting PMO governance, reporting, and portfolio operations.
• Knowledge of portfolio planning, prioritization, resource management, and governance frameworks.
• Experience presenting portfolio insights to leadership teams and executives.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• Patient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• A creative, strategic thinker who enjoys building new processes.
• A collaborative partner who can influence and guide stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Motivated by the opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing function.

Why This Opportunity?

• Help build a Portfolio Management function from the ground up.
• Gain direct exposure to leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Influence portfolio processes, governance, and technology decisions.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent position with long-term career growth and strong benefits.

If you're passionate about portfolio management, reporting, process improvement, and helping shape the future of a growing PMO organization, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested and would like to know more, please apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Apply today!