A global manufacturing company is seeking a Program Analyst who is analytical, willingness to learn, and demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. In this role, you will be asked to collaborate with project team members to gather, analyze, and monitor project data, prepare, and consolidate project reports, assist with documentation, and manage program communications.

You will need to thrive and deliver results in an agile, ambiguous, fast-paced, dynamic business environment, operating across all levels of the organization. You will be expected to effectively prioritize multiple project management activities, manage risks, communicate, and deliver results in a systematic manner using project management tools and methodologies. Ability to leverage available technology, propose improvements based on customer requirements, and analyze data will be critical to this role.

Success in this role will include creating and implementing robust planning, prioritization, execution, and sustainment mechanisms. You will need to iterate and develop new processes, leveraging the best and creating the rest. High judgement, ability to influence, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, developing a clear cadence, and execution are essential to success in this role. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, providing thought leadership to and influencing change at all levels in the organization.

Essential Duties:

• Review and Analyze project data and work with the teams to resolve any issues
• Assist in documenting and managing PMO processes
• Assist the PMs and team leads and consolidate project status reports for management review
• Setup and organize weekly meetings
• On-board and train new resources on PMO processes and expectations
• Develop and manage cross program communications

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields. Relevant work experience may substitute for required education.

Essential Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Program analyst, or a similar role
• Analytically minded and goal oriented
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with both technical and non-technical parties
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management tools
• Highly organized, exceptional time management and task prioritization abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
• Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks on tight timelines

KNOW HOW:

Must:

• Strong Program coordination and administration abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Willingness to listen, learn, and grow
• Manage cross program communications
• Maintain Program SharePoint site
• Comfortable in a remote work setting and a proven team player with demonstrated abilities to work collaboratively and influence those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
• Proactively manage issues, risks, and scope changes and escalate as needed in a timely manner
• Fluency in Japanese language

Preferred:

• Relevant and successful project management and/or consulting experience as PMO analyst working in a fast-paced, global, and dynamic organization
• Understanding of project management methods, tools, and techniques
• Experience working in different time zones and virtually collaborating with teams
• Has a passion for Project / Program / Portfolio Management
• Experience with online collaboration / facilitation tools