Job Description
Supports the project management team in planning and monitoring projects. Also responsible for assisting with the implementing key PMO procedures throughout the organization. This position is designed to facilitate the smooth operation of project activities and assist the Lead and Project Coordinator in delivering successful project outcomes.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Coordinates with team members to ensure project activities are executed according to the established schedule and standards.
- Contribute to the preparation of project documentation, such as status reports, risk assessments, and presentations for project reviews.
- Assist in the tracking and of resource allocation and utilization across projects
- Support Project leads in identifying resource needs and managing team workloads
- Facilitate communication between project management team, team members and stakeholders
- Participate in project meetings, capturing key decisions and action items, and assist with the follow up on their implementation.
- Provide administrative support to the PMO, including scheduling meetings, organizing project files, and maintaining project management tools and databases.
- Collect and input data related to project progress, expenses and resource allocations
- Maintain project databases to ensure information is accurate and up to date
- Generate reports and summaries for Lead and Project Coordinator
- Engage with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, feedback, and to ensure cohesive project execution across the organization.
- Supports the use of project management tools and systems and assists in troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Provides direct support to the senior members of the PMO team in executing daily tasks, key processes, and in planning, executing, and monitoring projects across the FOMB.
Key Relationships
Internal Relationships
- Engage daily with directors and staff to support the objectives of PROMESA (Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act).
- Collaborates with various departments to integrate their requirements into project plans and facilitate seamless execution across the organization.
External Relationships
- Maintains frequent contact with advisors, government agencies, attorneys, and other stakeholders as necessary.
Supervisory responsibilities
- This position does not involve supervisory responsibility.
- Basic proficiency in project planning, risk management, and quality assurance.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; organizational abilities; and familiarity with project management tools and software. Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
- Bilingual communication abilities in Spanish and English are essential.
- Must be adaptable to dynamic job demands and work environments.
- Proficiency in financial software, advanced Excel skills, and office skills in Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, project management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience in project management or a related area, with exposure to project and/or program delivery.
- Basic proficiency in project planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Analytical skills for project performance evaluation.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Competence in preparing project documentation and reports.
- Collaborative skills to support project teams.
- Knowledge of document management systems and project collaboration tools.
- Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Time management skills to meet project deadlines.
- Basic understanding of change management principles.
- Discretion with complex and confidential information.
- Bilingual communication abilities in Spanish and English.
- Adaptability to dynamic job demands and work environments.
- Proficiency in financial software and Excel.
- Office skills in Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software.
Additional information
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein represent those to be fulfilled by an employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be reached to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
While carrying out the tasks of this position, the employee is normally sitting, using his hands to hold or feel and grasp objects; the employee will often stand, walk, talk, and listen. Specific vision skills required for this job include close-up and color vision.
Working environment
The features of the working environment described herein represent those found by the employee while performing the essential tasks of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
While carrying out tasks in this job, the employee is not exposed to environmental conditions of work. Noise levels in the workplace are generally low.
Health, safety, and environmental requirements
The occupant of this position must strictly comply with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures and must actively participate in related activities of the organization. The occupant of the position will also be trained in any specific procedures and regulations applicable to the position, if needed. This description is based on a management evaluation made in accordance with the requirements and tasks of the position as of the date of preparation of the description. This description is a general guide for the employees, managers, and colleagues, and does not include an exhaustive list of all elements and details of the job. Management reserves the right to modify this description at any time or change the tasks and responsibilities on a temporary or open-ended basis to meet objectives, timetables and recruiting goals.