What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Portfolio Analyst position at Horizontal Talent?
Join our dynamic technology team as an IT Portfolio Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our enterprise IT projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic planning and governance in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the intake and validation of new IT project requests, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Maintain and update the IT project portfolio, tracking status, milestones, and dependencies.
- Analyze resource allocation and delivery data to identify potential risks and optimize project execution.
- Develop executive dashboards and reports to support governance reviews and strategic decisions.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to communicate project updates and governance decisions effectively.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within IT demand management and PMO operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in IT PMO, portfolio management, or governance-related roles.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in developing executive-level reports and presentations.
- Experience with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and Advanced Excel.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
- Certifications like PMP, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum are a plus.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.