This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mid-Level Project Analyst (Analista de Projetos Pleno) based in Brazil.
As a Mid-Level Project Analyst, you will play an important role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring technology implementation and development projects for institutional clients. You will work within a Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring that project activities remain aligned with established objectives, deadlines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements. You will analyze project performance, identify risks and deviations, and provide actionable insights to support management decisions and delivery predictability. Working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and clients, you will coordinate complex activities and facilitate effective communication across departments. You will also contribute to process improvements, project governance, and the development of internal best practices. This role offers technical autonomy, opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, and the chance to contribute to innovative digital solutions in the public sector. You will thrive in a collaborative, remote-first technology environment that values accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Accountabilities:
- Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedules, budgets, risks, quality standards, and communication strategies.
- Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project schedules, and performance baselines to ensure effective planning and control.
- Plan and monitor resource allocation and team capacity, identifying bottlenecks and recommending adjustments to priorities when necessary.
- Track project execution against established baselines, identifying deviations in scope, deadlines, and costs, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitor project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM), S-curves, workflow indicators, and other relevant performance measurement techniques.
- Track project costs and resource effort by comparing planned budgets with actual expenditures and execution results.
- Maintain risk and issue registers, monitor mitigation strategies, and ensure that response plans are properly implemented.
- Register, assess, and manage change requests, evaluating their potential impact on project timelines, budgets, quality, and contractual compliance.
- Monitor contractual milestones and delivery commitments, proactively identifying and communicating potential risks of non-compliance.
- Lead meetings with technical and business stakeholders, documenting decisions, outstanding issues, responsibilities, and agreed action plans.
- Prepare project status reports, performance analyses, management presentations, and client-facing documentation.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve communication gaps and conflicting interpretations, and escalate issues that exceed assigned authority.
- Collect, consolidate, and analyze project and portfolio performance indicators to support management decisions.
- Provide guidance to junior project analysts and assistants, reviewing their deliverables and ensuring the accuracy and quality of information before distribution.
- Recommend improvements to PMO processes, project management documentation, templates, and performance indicators based on practical project experience.
- Coordinate the formal closure of project phases and initiatives, consolidating acceptance documents, lessons learned, and historical estimation data.
- Operate and maintain project management tools and ensure that all relevant information remains accurate and up to date.
- Ensure compliance with Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD), contractual confidentiality requirements, and public procurement legislation, particularly Law No. 14.133/2021.
Requirements:
- Between 2 and 5 years of professional experience in project planning, monitoring, analysis, and control, preferably within technology environments.
- Experience with integrated project planning, including scope management, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, quality assurance, and communication.
- Knowledge of risk management methodologies and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze contracts, terms of reference, and other formal project documentation.
- Practical experience applying project management methodologies, including traditional and Agile approaches.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify project deviations, evaluate their impacts, and develop management reports and recommendations.
- Experience managing project documentation and using project management tools and platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when preparing meeting minutes, reports, presentations, and stakeholder updates.
- Previous experience with software implementation or technology projects is considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with building performance dashboards and project indicators using Power BI, advanced Excel, or similar tools is desirable.
- Experience working within a PMO or supporting institutional clients is a plus.
- Knowledge of hybrid project management methodologies is beneficial.
- Familiarity with LGPD requirements and Brazilian public procurement legislation, particularly Law No. 14.133/2021, is desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools and applications to support project management activities is an advantage.
- Strong autonomy and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize activities, make operational decisions, and recognize when escalation is necessary.
- Analytical mindset and critical thinking, with the ability to transform project data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional approach to client and team interactions.
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
- Strong attention to detail, deadline management, and commitment to maintaining accurate and reliable project information.
- Willingness to mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and promote collaborative working practices.
- Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and responsibility when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Project management certifications such as CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, or PRINCE2 are considered strong advantages.
- Agile certifications or credentials, including Scrum (PSM/CSM), SAFe, Kanban, or equivalent qualifications, are desirable.
- Familiarity with public-sector legal operations, including the processes and terminology used by public legal departments, judicial case management systems, and software implementation projects for government institutions, is a plus.
- Experience managing public contracts and monitoring contractual milestones is highly valued.
- Certifications or training in data analytics, Power BI, governance, or quality management are additional advantages.
Benefits:
Health and Well-being
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Special discounts on pharmacies, nutritionists, and psychological services.
- Clude well-being application.
- TotalPass membership, providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
- Workplace exercise and physical wellness initiatives.
Financial Benefits and Allowances
- Food allowance.
- Caju benefits card, including a special birthday gift.
- Educational assistance to support academic and professional development.
- Book allowance to encourage continuous learning and knowledge expansion.
Professional Development and Career Growth
- Continuous learning and professional development programs.
- Internal innovation program, encouraging employees to share ideas and contribute to improvements.
- Dual-screen equipment setup to support productivity and work efficiency.
Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
- Fully remote working arrangement.
- FreeDay benefit.
- Dedicated time-off initiatives encouraging employees to disconnect and recharge.
- Special day off to celebrate graduation.
- Gifts to celebrate the arrival of a new child in the family.
- Welcome-back gift following parental leave.
Culture and Employee Engagement
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Eco-friendly welcome kit for new employees.
- Commitment to sustainability through initiatives such as composting.
- Virtual team celebrations and social events.
- Ongoing employee engagement campaigns and internal initiatives.
- Opportunity to work in an innovative technology environment focused on improving public-sector services through digital solutions.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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