Technology Project Analyst

Position Title

Technology Project Analyst

Location

Troy, MI 48098

Job Summary

IT Delivery Analyst provides critical coaching, mentoring, and auditing functions for Agile projects within the Project Management Office. They are expected to review and quality assure the project artifacts, deliverables and process adherence to the Flagstar Bank Playbook and governance routines. The Delivery Analyst generally has small to medium size projects to oversee.

The Delivery Analyst is expected to provide advice and support around critical project delivery functions, including budget tracking and financial forecasting, project evaluation and monitoring, and maintaining compliance with corporate and public regulations. They support project governance activities including Tollgate readiness, assessing deliverable quality and completeness, and financial forecast accuracy. They are expected to verify and analyze the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by a project; and help the project managers resolve any discrepancies or problems.

The Delivery Analyst will support multiple Agile projects that are small to medium size in nature:

Evaluating project schedules, resources, equipment and information and budgets for accuracy and completeness

Ensuring reporting of time, scope and objectives are accurately assessed and updated in Clarity / CA PPM

Ensuring that the PMO is kept abreast of project delinquency and failing project health and remediation actions taken

Job Responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit and provide quality assurance of high or multiple medium rigor projects. Advises PM on accurate project team, tasks and financial information in Clarity. Supports scope of project with budget reconciliation in Clarity. Keep current assigned project resources - both full time employees and contractors in Clarity. Facilitation of cross functional agile collaborative teams in iterative technology developments including: managing stakeholder expectations regarding target scope, schedule and budget.
• Advises PM on project budget planning and development. Establishes project work plan and calendar framework for the projects they support, may update, review, and progress, collaborating with the project delivery resources. Establishes and maintains internal and external resources as necessary. Removing impediments that hinder project progress. Facilitating daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and iteration meetings. Monitoring the progress of the sprint. Helping teams estimate iteration deliverables and increase velocity. Managing development tracking system to include product and sprint backlogs. Promoting continuous communication. Monitoring and helps improving team dynamics.
• Monitors record keeping and file maintenance for the program or project. Prepares records of project activities; oversees and ensures the timely processing in and the delivery of required materials. Verifies and analyzes the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project; resolves any discrepancies or problems.
• Serves as liaison for Project Management Office; coordinates activities and exchanges information. Ensure the project development process follows the Project Management Methodology and Project Management Office standards. Document and submit project change requests on behalf of the Project Manager or project coordinator. Contribute to the development of the Project Management Office and share knowledge with peers.
• Provides advice to participants; serves as a liaison; acts as a resource person by performing research, analyzing information, providing documentation, and preparing reports as required.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

• Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
• Minimum experience required: 2+ Years of experience in coordinating projects of progressive size and complexity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education level preferred: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) (Add applicable additional detail i.e. field of study preferred or equivalent work experience if applicable)
• 1+ years of experience with various Software Development Life Cycle methods such as Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, etc. preferred.
• Project Management Methodologies

Job Competencies:

• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/ word processing software
• Excellent communications and critical skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to accurately review and complete detail-oriented information
• Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision
• Ability to work with wide range of people
• Strong Microsoft Professional Suite experience
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
• Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
• Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank

Pay Range

$49,427.25 - $80,699.00