Project analyst and senior program analyst consulting

SolomonEdwards
Springfield, IL

About Us

SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC ("SolomonEdwards") is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology consulting and operations support. We work with some of the world's most prominent companies to help them envision and achieve a better future. We know that our consulting services are only as meaningful as the people and talent behind them, and we are committed to recruiting incredibly talented, committed, and collaborative individuals who can help us deliver exceptional client service. For more information, visit SolomonEdwards

Position Summary:

We are seeking Level II Project Analysts and Senior Program Analysts with strong commercial banking expertise and advanced skills in data visualization and low-code application tools (Power Apps, Power BI, and Tableau) to support the end-to-end execution of business and technology initiatives. These roles provide critical support in project/program delivery, financial tracking, stakeholder reporting, and governance within a high-visibility PMO. The ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at transforming complex data into actionable insights for senior executives. Depending on level, responsibilities will range from tactical project coordination to strategic program analytics and portfolio reporting.

Essential Duties:

· Manage relationships with internal stakeholders across business, risk, finance, operations, and technology.

· Facilitate project and program meetings; prepare stakeholder meeting minutes, track action items, and support steering committee logistics.

· Communicate program or portfolio status, key issues, and risks clearly and proactively across stakeholder levels.

· Support change readiness, user training, and post-implementation activities.

· Apply enterprise project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet) to manage schedules, tasks, dependencies, and milestones.

· Maintain accurate and integrated project/program schedules; identify conflicts and proactively drive resolution.

· Develop and maintain project/program documentation, including charters, change requests, status reports, dashboards, resource models, and compliance artifacts.

· For Senior Roles: Monitor project portfolios, facilitate intake/prioritization processes, and coordinate cross-project risk/issue management.

· Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, simplify processes, and reduce operational risk through automation and Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate).

· Track and manage project and program budgets; support forecasting, resource planning, and financial variance reporting.

· Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI, Tableau, and Excel for executive and PMO use.

· Create automated workflows or applications in Power Apps to streamline project intake, approvals, and reporting processes.

· For Senior Roles: Analyze financial trends across the portfolio, review business cases, and recommend corrective actions.

· Ensure data integrity across project tracking systems and reporting platforms; contribute to enterprise-level PMO reporting standards.

· For Senior Analysts: May lead a team of analysts or coordinators, providing coaching, quality assurance, and methodology guidance.

· Collaborate across PMO and business units, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and shared knowledge.

· Support internal training and onboarding for new team members and provide SME support for data visualization and Power Platform tools.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Data Analytics, or related field required.

· PMP, CAPM, Agile (Scrum, SAFe), or Microsoft Power Platform certifications are a plus.

· Project Analyst II: 3+ years of relevant experience in project coordination, data analytics, or PMO support.

· Senior Program Analyst: 5+ years managing project/program analytics, portfolio reporting, or financial tracking across lines of business.

· Experience in commercial banking, regulatory programs, or enterprise PMOs strongly preferred.

· Hands-on experience with Power Apps, Power BI, and Tableau required; experience integrating with SharePoint, SQL, or enterprise data sources preferred.

Skills and Job-Specific Competencies:

· Strong understanding of commercial banking functions (e.g., lending, payments, deposits, treasury, regulatory compliance).

· Proven expertise in developing Power BI and Tableau dashboards that translate data into actionable insights.

· Experience building or enhancing Power Apps to automate project workflows and reporting.

· Advanced proficiency in Excel, MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet.

· Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-with experience preparing executive-level presentations.

· Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate project or portfolio-level risks.

· Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and large enterprise environments.

Travel Requirements: No travel will be required, unless at the client's discretion.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities upon request to enable them to perform essential functions. This role may require mobility to attend in-person meetings, sitting or standing for extended periods, and the use of telephone, computer, or other electronic communication devices.

Salary Range: SolomonEdwards values your unique and individual experience and background. As such, we take a comprehensive approach when determining compensation for our roles. The compensation for this specific role is based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to education, licensure and certifications, location, experience, and training. A reasonable estimate for the current hourly range for this role is:

· Project Analyst II: $48-$54/hour

· Senior Program Analyst: $54-$62/hour

Benefits: We are committed to providing health and financial stability by offering a comprehensive suite of benefits. Benefits include access to top-tier employers and job opportunities, health insurance, sick leave, and 401(k).

Inclusion and Diversity Statement: SolomonEdwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. All employees, including managers and supervisors, are responsible for upholding our EEO and diversity principles. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwards, we have built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners, and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives and to be their whole selves.

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Place of Work



Remote

Requisition ID


7

Job Type



Contract

Application Email



[email protected]

Posted 2025-10-06

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