Jr. IT?Project Manager/Project Analyst (Financial Services) Jersey City 4 days on-site

$83,200 - $91,520/Yr

INSPYR Solutions - Jersey City, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Jersey City, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Jr. IT Project Manager / Project Analyst role focuses on overseeing project funding requests and change control requests within the financial services sector. The position requires ensuring adherence to project life cycle standards, optimizing costs, identifying risks, and providing detailed documentation support. The role also involves guiding project teams through complex situations and coordinating with the home office in Japan for approvals.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Project Funding Requests (PFR) and Change Control Requests (CCR) from project teams.
• Ensure adherence to the IT Project Development (ITPD) life cycle, feasibility, and justification of project plans.
• Optimize costs and identify risks associated with projects.
• Guide project teams in resolving complex situations and applying ITPD in unique scenarios.
• Provide support with project management toolsets such as Project Portfolio Portal (PPP), MS Project, and Planview.
• Coordinate with the home office in Japan for PFR/CCR approvals when necessary.
• Summarize and pack PFR/CCR based on information provided by Project Managers for expedited approvals.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of IT Project Management or Project Analyst experience, preferably in Financial Services or banking.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in validating numbers and dates.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project and Planview.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Japanese (professional - written and verbal) would be highly considered.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan