[Remote] Project Analyst - IT

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AAA Life Insurance Company is an insurance provider using technology to support customer engagement and enterprise transformation. The Project Analyst - IT will support the Transformation Office by tracking IT portfolio performance, financials, milestones, risks, and dependencies, while producing executive-ready reporting and supporting governance across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on IT project performance, including actual vs spend, forecasted costs, delivery milestones, and KPI progress
• Monitor financial performance across IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and expected value realization
• Consolidate updates from Transformation Office, Initiative Leads (including Product Owners and Scrum Masters), Finance and COE Managers into executive-ready reporting
• Identify, analyze, and escalate delivery risks, dependencies, and performance gaps
• Prepare standardized metrics reports and dashboards for Steering Committee (SteerCo), Technology Leadership, and executive stakeholders to support governance and decision‑making
• Partner with Finance to validate financial data, including capital vs. expense spend, labor, and vendor costs
• Ensure consistency and integrity of reporting across the IT portfolio, including adherence to PMO standards and governance frameworks
• Support reporting across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Participate in recurring forums (e.g., IT Transformation stand-ups, finance reviews) to surface insights and ensure alignment

Skills

• * Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret financial and delivery data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights
• * Financial Acumen: Understanding of IT budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking (including Capital vs. Expense and Operating Expense)
• * Data Visualization & Reporting: Ability to create clear, concise, and executive-ready reports and dashboards
• * Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reporting, data validation, and reconciliation
• * Communication Skills: Ability to translate technical and financial information into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders
• * Stakeholder Management: Effective collaboration with IT, Finance, PMO, and business leaders
• * Risk Awareness: Proactive identification and escalation of risks and issues
• * Adaptability: Ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving IT and transformation environments
• * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• * 3–5 years of experience in IT project reporting, PMO, financial analysis, or technology program support
• * 2-5 years of experience supporting IT projects or transformation initiatives in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments
• * 3-5 years of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• * 3-5 years of experience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Clarity)
• * 3-5 years of experience tracking IT financials, including resource costs, vendor spend, and infrastructure investments
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• AAA Life Insurance Company does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.
• * 3-5 years of experience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Clarity) preferred
• * Experience using Power BI and SQL analytics to track adoption, workforce readiness, and transformation KPIs, translating insights into executive‑ready reporting
• * Proficiency with Atlassian Jira and Confluence to support agile delivery, transformation governance, and change documentation
• * Experience with Monday.com or similar work‑management tools to coordinate cross‑functional initiatives and track transformation milestones
• * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for leadership communications, dashboards, and reporting

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from your first day
• Employer 401k match and employer contribution to a pension plan
• Generous PTO and paid parental leave to support your family needs
• Various associate resource groups and community involvement initiatives
• Work Solution: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday) or Remote (USA)

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