Program Management Office Business Analyst

FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.About the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]The open position is for a Program Management Office (PMO) Analyst for Emerging Technologies Programs (EmT). The business analyst will be required to cover a variety of responsibilities that cross PMO functions but will have primary responsibilities to execute daily tactical project management tasks overseeing program schedules and reporting status for EmT projects and programs.The job provides the opportunity for frequent interaction with external vendors, Project Team leadership, and various Corporate Support groups, which necessitates strong communication skills.Responsibilities include:

Hands-on and required to work closely with Project Track Managers, PMO Analysts, team leads and third-party partners

Developing and distributing Program Status Report

Presenting schedule activities, status and results with project leadership

Working with various departments to confirm proper funding for invoices and developing change requests for purchase orders and invoices

Supporting analysis of vendor contracts for EmT Programs

Implementing baseline changes into schedules by collaborating with applicable Project Track Managers and other stakeholders.

Applying scheduling best practices to develop and maintain program schedules

Identifying, developing and implementing processes improving scheduling and coordination efforts

Recording, updating and communicating Risk, Issue, & Change Request

Deliverable tracking, approval, and document management

Qualifications include:

Four-year degree in a related discipline along with 4 years of relevant work experience is required. In lieu of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience will be considered.

Relevant experience includes identifying and acting on process improvements, analyzing, and projecting required work, monitoring requirements to completion, data reporting, analysis, and an in-depth understanding of the relevant subject matter

Project management background understanding project management processes

Experience creating and managing project schedules, Gantt charts, and dependencies

Know-how to perform critical path analysis of schedules

Ability to develop fully networked schedules using predecessors and successors along with effective activity duration affording progress measurement

Outstanding reporting skills, e.g. graphical presentation, advanced Microsoft Excel skills (charts, pivot tables)

Attention to detail coupled with effective analytical and problem-solving aptitude

Ability to establish working relations at all organizational levels and demonstrate ability to diplomatically and effectively deal with project team and stakeholders

Self-motivator with ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision or direction

Ability to balance and prioritize many diverse tasks at once

Experience in establishing new processes

Proven team player who contributes to team goals and encourages/supports other team members.

Demonstrates a questioning attitude with willingness and propensity for continual growth, willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, and ability to adapt and change quickly.

Delivers quality, accurate work within established deadlines.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.SafetySafety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.