Information Technology Analyst

Job Details:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading insurance company for a IT Portfolio Analyst. We are currently looking for candidates with experience as a Project Analyst or Junior Project Manager in an IT Portfolio office/PMO, which means you have a thorough understanding of (1) how the business selects projects for investment, (2) manage resources across the portfolio, (3) the SDLC, (4) how projects utilize methodologies/processes and tools in day-to-day delivery and the criticality of quality, and (5) evaluate value thru benefits realization.

Work Setup: Hybrid thrice a week Onsite and Twice a week Remote;

Location: Sheridan Business Center, Mandaluyong

Work Schedule: APAC

Qualifications:

• MS/BS degree in computer science, software development, or business OR a background in business, technology, product development, and management.
• 5 years of experience in an IT Projects management/administration/support role(s) in supporting digital portfolios and products.
• Agile and Product Development qualifications (e.g. Scrum, LEAN, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
• Knowledge and/or experience with Agile techniques (e.g., user stories, test-driven dev.)
• Knowledge of insurance, finance, or retail services value chain, particularly in aligned domains.
• Digital product management lifecycle experience; preferably in insurance.
• Knowledge of product management tools including Clarity, Confluence, Jira, and Mural.
• Experience in usage, maintenance, and administration of PPM Tools.
• Experience working with stakeholders across different levels, countries, and cultures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office & Collaboration Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)

Responsibilities:

IT Demand Management:

• Monitor and review IT pipeline requests.
• Provide support to requestors to ensure requests are complete and ready for review.
• Prepare for Demand Management meetings including liaising with other IT Leaders to collate key inputs (requests, portfolio dashboard, resource capacity plans, budget information).
• Support the Benefits Management framework by coordinating the lifecycle of the Business Case for IT Demands.

Quality Assurance & Governance:

• Monitor programs and projects for adherence to IT Delivery Framework / Ways of Work, including but not limited to status reporting and governance reviews.
• Provide support to help Portfolio teams to prepare for governance/steering committee meetings and/or project governance reviews.
• Portfolio Governance Committee Meeting coordination, including management of governance calendars/logistics.
• Administration and maintenance of the IT Delivery Framework / Ways of Work information, templates, processes in Confluence.
• Participate in portfolio and program health checks and audits to ensure consistency of execution and best practices defined by the IT Delivery Framework.

Portfolio Lifecycle Support:

• Liaise with the group to ensure global reporting deadlines are met by Portfolio/Program/Project teams.
• Support the Resource management process by maintaining a resource planner and weekly status reporting, including support for vendor management for third-party contracted resources.
• Support the Portfolio Management process by coordinating the key Portfolio activities, including but not limited to Strat/Annual Plan, Governance/Steering Committees, Business and Operating Reviews, and Change Advisory Boards.
• Maintain the system of records for all IT Portfolio/Projects/Enhancements demands/requests throughout its lifecycle.
• Perform data analysis in support of providing insight into IT Portfolio performance, health, and cycle times.

Interested applicants, please submit your updated resume in PDF/MS Word format to [HIDDEN TEXT]

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