We are seeking an experienced PMO Analyst to support the delivery of projects and programs in a manufacturing environment. This is a 6-month contract position based in Omaha, Nebraska, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring travel to the office every other week (travel expenses reimbursed). You will track project performance, produce reporting and dashboards, maintain governance standards, and help project teams stay on schedule and within budget.
Responsibilities
Maintain and update project schedules, plans, and resource allocations using MS Project
Manage work items, backlogs, sprints, and project tracking in Azure DevOps
Design, build, and maintain project portfolio dashboards and KPI reports in Power BI
Monitor project status, risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets, and escalate concerns early
Prepare weekly and monthly status reports for project managers, steering committees, and executives
Support the implementation and enforcement of PMO standards, templates, processes, and methodologies
Coordinate portfolio-level reporting, including resource utilization, forecasting, and benefits tracking
Support projects delivered within SAP environments, including tracking SAP-related milestones, dependencies, and releases
Facilitate project meetings, capture minutes and actions, and follow up on deliverables
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across PMO tools and reporting systems
Qualifications
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Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (boards, backlogs, sprints, work item tracking, reporting)
Proven experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI (data modeling, DAX, data visualization)
Strong working knowledge of MS Project (scheduling, dependencies, critical path, baselines, resource management)
6–7 years of total work experience in a PMO, project coordination, or project/program support role
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field
Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present data clearly to non-technical audiences
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
Preferred
Experience working in an SAP environment (e.g., SAP implementation, rollout, or support projects)
PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or Scrum certification
Experience connecting Azure DevOps data to Power BI for automated reporting
Familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., Planview, Project Online, Smartsheet)
Experience with SQL or other data querying tools
Exposure to project financial tracking and budget forecasting