Assistant Manager, Senior Project Analyst

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Job description

Connect to your Industry

Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in "what is" but rather "what can be" to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other , foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most .

Connect to your opportunity

Join our Portfolio Program and Deployment Services (PPDS) team in this exciting role as a Senior Project Analyst.

In this role, the Project Analyst will manage and support successful delivery of work duties concerning specific project activities, initiatives, and operational processes. They will support project, program and portfolio managers on more complex mid to large size programs/projects. You will also assist in the design, development, and implementation of improved process designs and operations.

Project delivery:

• Serves as a subject matter expert in the implementation and ongoing efforts of business projects.
• Directly delivers and administers specific project services.
• Assists in the development of project objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Forecasts and estimates project requirements using performance metrics to assist leadership in managing operational activities.
• Conducts analysis and evaluation of projected and actual effectiveness of current or proposed project activities.
• Tracks project progress; manages and escalates project risks and issues as appropriate.
• Delivers timely project reports and performance dashboards.
• Establishes and facilitates regular project team meetings.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders and project teams to effectively manage and deliver quality projects.
• Provides project administration, communications, and operational support as needed.
• Measures effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of projects and processes.
• Completes special assignments and projects for senior management.

Business process, communications, and training:

• Prepares reports, presentations, and research using statistical and narrative data for communication/presentation to senior managers.
• Develops, plans, and oversees organization communications and reporting.
• Recommends, implements, and monitors changes in work processes to ensure performance outcomes are achieved; prepares ongoing reports detailing project outcomes
• Provides work leadership, guidance, and advice to project consultants and project analysts.
• Identifies and supports development of learning, training, and development materials and sessions.
• Participates in special projects related to business projects. Identifies opportunities for process improvements and redesigns related to assigned project.
• Motivates and leads teams and instills a mindset of collaboration and continuous process improvement.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

Desired experience:

• Proven professional work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong written and verbal communications, organization, analytical, and planning skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively.
• Strong attention to details, time management, and follow through.
• Ability to apply data analysis results to development of solutions and recommendations.

Education & Certifications:

• University Degree (Business or IT preferred)
• PMP/Prince 2 certification preferred.
• Agile/Scrum master certification a plus.

Technical skills:

• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong proficiency with MS Project and MS Planner
• Experience managing Teams and SharePoint sites preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow tool a plus.

Connect to your business - Enabling Functions

Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

"Everyone at Deloitte builds relationships with their peers and puts in effort to get to know one another, making the work more enjoyable." - Deloitte employee

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level .

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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