Project Analyst, Project Management Office

Summary: The Project Analyst provides analytical, operational, and project coordination support for enterprise initiatives. This role partners with project managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to maintain project governance, prepare executive reporting, administer project management tools, and support operational planning. The Project Analyst is responsible for producing accurate reporting, developing Steering Committee materials, administering Smartsheet solutions, and leveraging AI and automation to improve project delivery, reporting efficiency, and business processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring projects remain organized, stakeholders have timely information for decision-making, and project management standards are consistently applied across the organization. Our ideal candidate will work in a hybrid work arrangement in our Hartford, CT. office. Responsibilities: Project Governance & Coordination Support multiple enterprise projects by coordinating deliverables, timelines, and project documentation. Track project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items. Maintain project documentation and ensure adherence to PMO standards and governance processes. Assist with project planning, status reporting, and executive communications. Executive & Steering Committee Support Develop high-quality presentations and materials for Steering Committee and executive leadership meetings. Consolidate project updates into executive-ready dashboards and reports. Ensure reporting accurately reflects project health, milestones, financial performance, and key decisions. Reporting & Analytics Produce recurring monthly operational and financial reports. Analyze project data and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop dashboards and reporting that supports informed business decision-making. Validate data accuracy and maintain reporting consistency across initiatives. Smartsheet Administration Serve as administrator for Smartsheet solutions supporting project management activities. Design and maintain project templates, dashboards, workflows, forms, and automated processes. Provide user support and recommend enhancements to improve reporting and collaboration. Process Improvement & AI Enablement Identify opportunities to improve project management processes through automation and technology. Leverage AI tools to streamline reporting, documentation, meeting preparation, and administrative activities. Recommend continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder experience. Collaboration Partner with project managers, finance, technology, and business stakeholders to support project execution. Coordinate information across multiple functional teams. Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting projects, business operations, finance, or analytics. Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Smartsheet or comparable project management software. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience supporting PMO or enterprise transformation initiatives is preferred Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) is preferred Experience creating executive presentations is a plus Familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus Preferred candidates will have experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to improve business processes CAPM certification or interest in pursuing project management certification is desired Key Competencies: Analytical Thinking Planning & Organization Attention to Detail Communication & Presentation Collaboration Problem Solving Continuous Improvement Technology & Automation Business Acumen Adaptability