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Portfolio Analyst

Catapult Solutions Group, Watsonville, CA, United States


6-month contract for a Portfolio Analyst in Watsonville, CA (onsite) 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

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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

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

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

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.

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