Sr Project Analyst (Talent and Performance Enablement)

As the Senior Project Analyst the incumbent is responsible for providing analytical support and coordination for projects within an organization’s corporate departments. Their role involves assisting in project planning monitoring project progress and conducting data analysis to support decision-making. They collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure project success. They maintain project documentation track project metrics and prepare reports for project status updates. Additionally they contribute to process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of best practices within corporate functions.

 Primary responsibilities include

• Serve as a trusted steward of highly confidential performance talent and succession data ensuring exceptional accuracy data integrity and discretion when working with senior leader and executive‑level information. 
• Execute end‑to‑end data management for Performance Enablement and Talent processes including extracting validating reconciling and maintaining data within Oracle/MCI systems. 
• Produce recurring and time‑sensitive reports (e.g. weekly and daily completion tracking succession trackers readiness and population data) to support annual and cyclical performance and talent activities. 
• Act as the primary operational liaison between the Talent/PE team and HR Technology communicating system needs supporting configuration and ensuring business requirements are clearly understood. 
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation for quarterly Oracle/MCI releases and system changes across performance goal setting talent review and succession modules; document issues and partner with HR Technology on resolution. 
• Support preparation for executive ExCo and Board‑level materials by organizing and validating data and where capable identifying trends risks and insights to inform initial storylines and slides. 
• Monitor shared mailboxes intake channels and stakeholder requests; respond to questions with clarity while reinforcing standardized processes timelines and expectations. 
• Maintain detailed process documentation calendars trackers and testing artifacts to ensure continuity auditability and smooth execution of annual talent and performance cycles. 
• Apply critical thinking to identify opportunities to streamline reporting simplify processes reduce manual effort and improve the overall experience for HR partners and stakeholders. 
• Build strong working relationships across HR HR Technology Analytics and Talent teams through clear communication reliability and proactive problem‑solving

Qualifications Education Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with data in a professional environment with demonstrated attention to detail accuracy and quality control. 

  • Proven ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion sound judgment and integrity. 

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills including the ability to identify errors ask thoughtful questions and understand how data connects to broader business processes. 

  • Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables formulas). 

  • Experience using enterprise systems databases or tools to enter extract validate or report data (HR systems ERP platforms or similar).  

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain data issues or processes to a variety of stakeholders. 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and cyclical deliverables in a structured fast‑moving environment. 

  • Comfort working within established processes while also identifying opportunities for improvement and standardization. 

  • Strong collaboration and relationship‑management skills; able to partner effectively with technical and non‑technical teams.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting HR Talent Performance Management or Workforce Planning processes. 

  • Familiarity with Oracle MCI or similar HRIS / talent management platforms. 

  • Strong PowerPoint skills (e.g. data visualization slide structuring). 

  • Experience participating in system testing upgrades or user acceptance testing (UAT). 

  • Ability to move beyond data extraction to analyze trends synthesize insights and help shape draft narratives or slides for leadership audiences. 

  • Experience supporting executive‑level or Board‑level reporting. 

  • Demonstrated curiosity and continuous‑improvement mindset with examples of simplifying or improving existing processes.

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: M – F  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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