Portfolio Analyst

Job Title: Portfolio Analyst

Location: Watsonville, CA 4-5 days on site

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 6+ months (will go 12-18 months most likely)

Project Name:Production Support

The Portfolio Analyst Consultant assists the Portfolio Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the Office of the CIO. This IS department defines and maintains the Information Services Department''''s core management functions.

The Portfolio Analyst reports to the Portfolio Manager and collaborates closely with the Portfolio Manager and Senior Director of the CIO.

Other Information: This position requires the candidate to be onsite 4 days a week.

• IT PM with 3+ years of experience
• Understands technology and the agile process.
• Experience with Vendor Management
• SOW Review''''s

Key Experience:

• IT Project Manager background (Mid level). Needs to understand a wide breadth of technology (what a database is, what an API is, What a server is, etc. Doesn’t need to know in depth but needs to have a good understanding of Technology across skill sets (Apps, Network, Infra, Security, etc).
• Solid understanding and use of ITIL
• Bonus:
• Reviewed contracts
• Worked with 3rd party vendors to scope, and qualify their ability to do the work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the day-to-day operations of the Office of the CIO – Vendor and Portfolio Management team
• Coordinates and ensures team SLAs and activities are being addressed appropriately
• Supports the Portfolio Manager by addressing incoming inquiries or issues and escalates as appropriate.
• Supports oversight of vendor contracts and renewals.
• Supports oversight of legal intake and the legal review process
• Tracks vendor expenses and identifies and highlights anomalies
• Using different data sources demonstrates the ability to create meaningful reporting
• Create PowerPoint decks/presentations for management/executive audience
• Proven ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management, especially leadership
• Ability to identify and develop solutions for continuous process improvement
• Ability to lead, facilitate, and coordinate meetings, as needed and directed by the Portfolio Manager
• Represents client in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 7+ years’ related experience
• Microsoft Excel (Proficiency: Advanced)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Proficiency: Advanced)
• Microsoft Visio (Proficiency: Intermediate)
• Experience with ServiceNow SPM, ITSM and SAM
• Experience with Project Portfolio Management and ITIL framework
• Strong project management and planning capabilities
• Financial/Business analysis techniques and strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral business communications skills
• Strong ability to interface/communicate with all levels of management, especially leadership
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and deal with ambiguity
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and attention to quality
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM, SPM, SAM
• ITIL, PMP certification a plus
• Drives Results
• Collaborates: Works with a variety of colleagues, inside and/or outside of client’s, seeking win-wins solutions.
• Courage: Tackles difficult issues timely with optimism and transparency.