PMO Portfolio Analyst

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Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs - so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview:
**Responsibilities**:

- Provide strategic oversight of the project and program portfolio—tracking financials, risks, resource utilization, and alignment with business goals.
- Support the design and continuous improvement of portfolio dashboards and reports by collaborating with data/reporting teams, validating outputs, and ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs. Participate in the use of tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PWA to interpret and communicate insights.
- Conduct portfolio-level analysis including Earned Value, variance analysis, and investment prioritization.
- Partner with finance and delivery leads to support capacity planning, KPI tracking, and budgeting across programs.
- Perform regular portfolio health checks and support optimization of delivery pipelines.
- Communicate portfolio performance and strategic insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Mentor and support PMO Analysts and Project Managers in portfolio data accuracy and reporting standards.
- Maintain effective communication with customers, addressing project updates, issue resolution, and expectation management.
- Design and implement PMO frameworks, governance models, and project lifecycle standards across programs.
- Engage directly with clients to assess PMO maturity and drive improvement initiatives.
- Develop PMO tools, templates, and dashboards for planning, reporting, and execution oversight.
- Participate in steering committees and provide PMO-level insights for portfolio alignment.
- Support change management, risk escalation, and resource management planning across integrated programs.
- Ensure vendor activities and contract obligations are incorporated into portfolio governance.
- Lead internal training efforts and contribute to scalable onboarding and knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with customers and leadership to align delivery expectations and resolve issues.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, IT, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in portfolio analysis, PMO consulting, or project/program management, ideally within a system integration or utility environment.
- Proven experience managing project portfolios, developing executive dashboards, and aligning project data with strategic priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Power BI, Excel, PWA; familiarity with Jira, SQL, Confluence, or ServiceNow is a plus.
- Strong knowledge or project lifecycles, EAC forecasting, cost control, and PMO governance models.
- Experience with prioritization models, resource capacity planning, and investment planning
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Strong communication skills with customers and leadership to build trust, manage expectations, and deliver value.
- Ability to work across technical and business teams and present to senior/executive audiences.
- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or PMO-specific credentials (e.g., P30) are preferred.

**Preferred Experience**:

- Experience in utility, energy, or infrastructure-related system integration projects
- Global team collaboration experience (e.g., US, Canada, Europe, India)
- Familiarity with vendor performance tracking and contract integration into PMO frameworks.

**Benefits**:TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- These benefits are applicable to