Job description

Title: Junior Project Analyst

Location: Hybrid - 75% remote - 25% onsite in Columbus, OH (must be local to Columbus, OH)

Duration: 9 month contract

Start date: 10/10

Scope of Position

Responsible for planning and leading small to medium scaled projects under the guidance of a Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager or Team Manager. The Project Analyst coordinates teams of individuals (usually under 10 project resources) and delivers healthcare technology solutions that meet the needs of customers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The duties of this position are performed under guidance of a Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager. Most assignments completed will be subject to review and approval of the Team Manager.

Scope Development

• Formulates/defines project scope objectives in a collaborative manner with OSUWMC business customers, IT technical staff and the PMO through independent research and fact-finding in order to understand the needs of the project and estimate the effort in terms of time and money.
• Working with the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager, ensures formal acceptance of the project scope; ensures that the scope and stated goals include all the required work to complete the project.

Project Life Cycle Management

• Prepares project charters to formally initiate the project and secures sign-off by the sponsor.
• Works under guidance of a Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager to acquire the technical staff needed for effective completion of the project.
• Performs planning activities with project team members to determine how the technology will address the customer’s need.
• May assist during planning with preparation of department budgets by providing budgetary assessments of proposed hardware/software and purchased services associated with the project.
• On occasion, assists the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager in planning and preparation of requests for proposals for technology products deemed a part of the solution.
• Performs aspects of schedule and task management and negotiates start and finish dates with the customer, then builds activities and baselines the project schedule.
• Ensures development of project deliverables by project team members as stated in the OSU Medical Center Organizational Delivery Methodology (ODM).
• Collects, analyzes and summarizes information from departments related to project deliverables and goals.
• Tracks and manages project schedules to ensure delivery of milestones agreed to and approved by the customer.
• Tracks and reports on project progress, risks and issues within the PMO and to project stakeholders.
• Leads and motivates project team members.
• Develops and communicates implementation plans, project timetables and variances to the project baseline.
• Keeps IT and key business partners informed of project issues and risks and escalates appropriately based on escalation policy. Facilitates project meetings which includes preparing agendas, documenting minutes and logging decision and action items.
• Communicates with project resources about project milestones and deliverables to ensure they are completed on time.
• Completes status reports to communicate planned vs. actual project performance.
• In coordination with the Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager assures accurate communication and messaging throughout the project. Engages in multiple project initiatives simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Minimum of three (3+) years within an IT organization, along with programming and/or analysis experience.
• General understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC),
• Ability to lead a team of developers, analysts, and consultants, under the direction of a seasoned Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager.
• Experience with requirements gathering and analysis.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuade others, and gains understanding.
• Possess project coordination skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium sized projects.
• Possess the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and delegate work according to accomplish project objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with IT teams, executive management, and the OSUWMC user community. -Possess organizational skills and is detail oriented.
• Can thrive in a fast paced, matrixed environment.
• Must have interest in pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• Do you have your PMP or currently taking classes towards your PMP?
• Are you local to Columbus, OH?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43210

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