IT Project Analyst Intern

The Project Management Analyst is responsible for assisting, leading and managing project activities in the delivery of small to medium scale IT projects, adhering to the Paradies-Lagardère project management methodology. The position is expected to work under the guidance of a seasoned Project Manager or IT lead. This individual will work across IT functions, when needed, including Enterprise Infrastructure and Network, Enterprise Applications, Information Security, and Service Delivery as well as other business units as appropriate helping with the development of project plans, budgets, communications plan, resource plan and associated reporting. The individual must be knowledgeable in project management methodology as prescribed by the Project Management Institute.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Project Managers and/or IT Leads to develop detailed project plans for IT projects in Microsoft Project, from information gathered from other business units.
• Assisting and coordinating activities to meet quality objectives and project artifacts (charter, scope, risk, issues, change controls, etc.) as dictated by the project methodology.
• Assist in building and managing project budgets, invoice management and analysis throughout the life of the project completion.
• Assist with development of communication plans and executive presentations on project status
• Coordinate and develop weekly status meetings and reports using standard templates and formats.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with different levels in the organization and seek approval of processes, tools, and technologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify issues, and work with internal /external members to resolve changes.
• Proficiency with a wide range of tools (MS Team, MS Project Online, MS Office tools (Outlook, One Drive, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, One Note)
• Coordinate, and assist with managing hardware, testing activities required for risk mitigation prior to implementation.
• Coordinate and assist with project retrospective meetings and closeout documents.
• Work with other PMs on other projects as needed.
• Act as the liaison between IT and the business units in support of tasks to complete as per expectations.
• Act as the liaison between IT and vendor partners in support of tasks to complete timely as per expctations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of or undergoing Associate/Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science / Information Systems / Business Management or equivalent business experience.
• Working knowledge of Project Management Institute’s (PMI) project management methodology.
• PMI Training and/or Certification (CAPM) is a plus.
• Recent work experience in a full-time job dealing with project management or business management activities is a plus.
• Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Project and other project management software tools.
• Domain knowledge of networking concepts, server technology, etc. is a plus.
• Ability to function within a team environment and must possess strong inter-personnel skills.
• Ability to interact with users of varying levels of technological understanding.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Good time management skills with the ability to self-manage support/issue priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and approach tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and as a team and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Must be self-motivated, customer-centric, a team player, and possess a great attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skills.

 

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