Project Analyst | Onsite, Bangalore

The Project Operations Analyst provides a key role in the administration and daily support of security solution projects. The Project Operations Analyst supports Managers, Project Managers, Senior Managers, and Program Managers on projects, solutions, and programs with the daily administration tasks, internal coordination, project tracking, and reporting procedures necessary in delivering Optiv’s services.

The Project Operations Analysts regularly communicate and collaborate with the Manager, Project Manager, Senior Manager, and Program Manager to support the daily administrative needs of various projects, including status reporting, project management tool project updates, tracking and reporting, developing and finalizing meeting minutes and additional administrative tasks, as needed. The Project Operations Analyst may be required to oversee stand-alone delivery initiatives based on the policies and procedures established in working within the PMO teams. The Project Operations Analyst will be required to balance multiple projects across various project teams. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks is a must. The Project Operations Analyst must master the internal business management practices of Optiv in order to gain an understanding of administrative tasks valuable in conducting business and further develop their carrier with Optiv.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Strong written and collaborative communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Display basic knowledge of Project Management techniques and strategies.
• Stand up and manage project document repository sites including document versioning and distribution.
• Review and approve project invoicing vs work complete and provide status updates to the project teams.
• Review and approve project expense reports.
• Compile internal and external project reporting documents and issue to the project teams for review.
• Drive the internal workflow processes for project deliverable Q/A, change order composition, versioning and tracking.
• Compile standardized project documents and project start-up packets aligned with the delivery technologies.
• Ensure timely project time entry across project/program team members.
• Assist the Experience and Resource management teams in aligning resources capabilities and availability to project timelines.
• Complete essential project-facing business management activities which include, but are not limited to the following:
• Project stand-up and closeout procedures
• Update and maintain project delivery strategies under the oversight of the Program/Project Manager
• Internal coordination and distribution of CSAT surveys and analysis.

What we're looking for

• 1-3 years of related experience required; specifically demonstrated success performing administrative tasks such as reporting, tracking and reporting, developing and finalizing meeting minutes, and additional administrative tasks.
• Project Management or project delivery experience preferred.
• Management of security-related projects desired.
• Familiarity with Project Management methodologies, best practices, and toolsets preferred.
• Experience interfacing with both clients and partners preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Previous experience in a security services environment is preferred.
• Superior problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work as a team player, strong interpersonal and communication skills required

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)