CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Sr Project Manager Office Analyst to join our CI Project Management Office Team , located in Houston, TX or Evansville, IN.
You will have the ability to: leverage their knowledge of systems to assist in the data collection and analysis in developing value propositions and business cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Essential Functions

• Responsible for the project portfolio including the intake, prioritization, and monitoring of projects across various business units.
• Conduct research and benchmarking in support of data accuracy while collaborating with various stakeholders in the development of business cases and value propositions.
• Develop and maintain automated reporting processes to streamline data collection and analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity by performing regular quality checks and validation procedures.
• Identify trends and patterns in data to provide insights that drive business decisions.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Implement and maintain portfolio management processes, tools, and frameworks to ensure consistency, efficiency, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct regular portfolio analysis to assess project performance, identify trends, and highlight areas for improvement or optimization.

Essential Functions Continued

• Collaborate with project managers, finance, and business stakeholders to gather data for accurate financial analysis, track project progress, and update portfolio status reports to facilitate informed decision-making that ensure the successful delivery of projects within constraints and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide analytical support for project selection, resource allocation, and risk management decisions, including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing as needed.
• Evaluate the fiscal impact of projects within the portfolio, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculation, and budget tracking where necessary to support decision making.
• Monitor project financial performance including variance analysis and provide updates and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and sensitivity analyses when necessary to identify potential financial impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to provide financial expertise and support project planning, execution, and closure activities.
• Leverage project management skills for planning and monitor progress on deliverables and ensure timely completion of tasks with regular communication to stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Demonstrate excellent business acumen in communications, behavior, dependability, and teamwork.

Education Description

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree will consider eight (8) years of relevant job-related experience for non-degree candidate where two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education, in additional to the years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Requires three - five (3-5) years of experience in financial analysis, portfolio management, or related roles, preferably within a PMO environment.
• Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, and SQL.

A bonus to have

• Experience interacting with employees of all levels to present technical data in a non-technical manner.
• Experience with corporate systems including but not limited to SAP.
• Working knowledge of Power Automate.
• Collaborative with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and an initiative-taking approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Utility experience.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 05/31/2024
Posting End Date: 06/10/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.