Transmission Project Data Analyst

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Transmission Project Data Analyst for an onsite position in New Albany, OH.

• Assist with and provide framework for enforcing data integrity rules during data entry.
• Provide data variance reports to determine anomalies.
• Working with IT Support, assist in and provide framework for updating data for data correction activities.
• Assist in and monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system.
• Develop and review with senior staff recommendations and implement improvements when required.
• Identify quality improvement measures and work with management to implement.
• Work with project teams to put structure in place to monitor quality of process, documentation, scope adherence, etc., and to control influences that seek to change it.
• Perform audits to determine if project activities comply with organizational and project specific policies, process, and procedures.
• Monitor macro and micro performance metrics to measure process/productivity improvement effectiveness.
• Provide an objective view to ensure the metrics are driving correct behavior across the broader organization.
• Provide on-going continuous improvement support.
• Collaborate with schedule and cost governance lead within the QA/QC department to ensure that cost and schedule processes are aligned.
• Become familiar with and provide status reports to Project Support Manager.
• Assist in facilitating the cultural desire within the organization to share and adopt best practices across Transmission.
• Provide training support as needed for Project Management as well as other departments impacted by EcoSys & P6 to ensure data integrity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business or Supply Chain , or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years' experience with a working knowledge of analytics and statistical software such Python, Excel, Tableau, SAS, SPSS and others to perform analysis and interpret data is attained.
• Clear understanding of typical Project Control methods and procedures consistent with Project Management Institute's Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodologies preferred.
• Experience with EcoSys/P6 preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in data analytic techniques and the demonstrated ability to apply these techniques.
• Effective and compelling communication, including the use of effective listening, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management, and senior management.
• Expertise with database concepts and practices.
• Ability to apply strong analytical and complex problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Provide reports and other information to the Regional Project Management Directors so that corrective measures can be put in place.
• Identify quality improvement measures and work with management to implement.
• Extrovert personality to own data, analyze and summarize data, and make recommendations.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Project Management Institute's (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE certification preferred
• American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification strongly preferred.