PMO Data Analyst@ DARWIN

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated, results-driven, and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our Global ePMO team.

This role provides a unique opportunity to enhance your analytical expertise, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to high-impact initiatives that support strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including project managers, finance, and senior leadership—to deliver insightful reports and dashboards that drive continuous improvement and business growth.

The role is based in Cluj-Napoca; this is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to: 

• Support the production, validation, and analysis of multi-source project data (Kantata, JIRA, Zendesk, offline sources), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, automated dashboards and reports using built-in system functionality and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI and Excel macros/VBA to provide real-time visibility into project status, risks, resource utilization, and performance metrics.
• Deliver actionable, automated insights that enable rapid, informed decision-making.
• Partner with project managers and stakeholders to understand business processes and data requirements, translating them into clear, accurate reports that support effective decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation and data streamlining to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate reporting cycles.
• Establish and enforce data governance standards to ensure compliance, security, and high data quality across all project management systems.
• Create compelling data visualizations and presentations that clearly convey insights and facilitate better understanding of metrics.

What you need to have:  

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or similar role (at least 2 years), emphasizing automation, process optimization, and delivering impactful insights within a PMO or project management environment.
• Expertise in transforming raw data into insightful analysis, including data visualization and dashboard development using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strategic, business-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of clearly and persuasively presenting complex data insights to senior leadership.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Expertise in data analysis, visualization, and dashboard development, emphasizing automation and operational efficiency.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align data insights to strategic goals and recommend actionable improvements.
• Proactive stakeholder engagement and collaboration, with a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent level of English (B2 - C1).

What makes you stand out? 

• Proven experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project or other similar tools, including data integration from multiple sources.
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation with macros and VBA.
• Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools like Power BI is highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and emerging analytics technologies.

 
Why join our team: 

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders; 
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities; 
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being; 
• A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary); 
• 30+ days off (including legal days, birthday, public holiday replacements, and benefits options); 
• Performance bonus scheme; 
• Matching charity contributions, charity days off, and the Pay it Forward charity challenge; 
• Core benefits: Pension, Life and Medical Insurance, Meal Vouchers, Travel Insurance. 

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