A PMO Analyst within security organization supports the Project Management Office by assisting in project planning, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets. They compile project data, generate reports for stakeholders, identify process inefficiencies, manage documentation, mitigate project risks, facilitate communication between teams, and administer project management tools. The PMO analyst also oversees financial management within an organization by preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing budgeting, and forecasting processes, conducting financial analysis to support decision-making, establishing internal controls to ensure compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project managers to develop project plans, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Compiling project data and generating reports for stakeholders to evaluate project performance, identify risks, and make informed decisions. Overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial reports to provide accurate and timely information to management and stakeholders.

• Identifying inefficiencies in project management processes and proposing solutions to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

• Supporting the administration of project management tools and systems used for planning, tracking, and reporting project activities.

• Developing and managing the organization's budgeting process, including forecasting future financial performance, monitoring budget variances, and recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Conducting financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, such as evaluating investment opportunities, assessing business performance, and identifying areas for cost optimization.

• Establishing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and prevent fraud or financial mismanagement.

• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications for Position

• 3+ years of experience in project management office producing metrics around budget, forecast, and presenting to management.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in related discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Economics)

• Project delivery practitioner: project manager, test lead, or a related role on multiple projects with a total budget of >$1M and a duration of at least 8 months OR in audit, regulatory or compliance fields with focus on project delivery.

• Knowledge and experience with multiple delivery frameworks (agile, iterative, and waterfall) and multiple delivery practices (requirements management, testing and test frameworks, and project governance)

• 3 + years’ experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio)

• 3+ years’ experience of managing and understanding capital expense and operating expense.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Experience with agile delivery in the role of a scrum master or product owner is a plus

• Experience with Service Now is a plus

• Utilities Industry experience is a plus.

• Prefer at least one of the following professional certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Processional (PMI-ACP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) with at least 3 years of professional expertise with the corresponding certification.

Disclaimer

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$77,400.00 - $116,200.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-05-16

Posting End Date (if applicable):

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.