Senior Project Analyst

Senior Project Analyst at LHH Senior Project Analyst at LHH in Sacramento, California Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Project Analyst Location:

Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Contract (Minimum 6 months)

Industry:

Financial Services Hourly Pay :

$40-50/hr LHH Recruitment Solution s is partnering with a leading financial services organization to identify a Senior Project Analys t to support high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives. This role sits within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO ) and plays a key role in aligning business objectives with technology solutions to drive measurable value across the organization . Position Overvi ewUnder the direction of the EPMO, the Senior Project Analyst works closely with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to support the delivery of strategic programs and projects. This individual will lead business analysis efforts, facilitate decision-making, and ensure solutions are aligned to organizational goal s.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly analytical professional who thrives in complex environments, excels at stakeholder engagement, and brings a strong blend of business acumen and technical awarenes s. Key Responsibilit iesBusiness Analysis & Requirements Managem entPartner with business stakeholders and project teams to identify challenges, define business needs, and translate strategic objectives into actionable deliverab lesLead requirements elicitation efforts, including documentation of current-state workflows and design of future-state proces sesDevelop clear, concise business requirements, functional specifications, and process documentat ionEnsure full traceability between business requirements, technical solutions, and delivered outco mesIdentify risks, issues, and dependencies early; proactively support mitigation strateg ies Solution Delivery & Govern anceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define solution approaches that balance business value, technical feasibility, and regulatory requirem entsSupport project governance activities, including status tracking, documentation standards, and delivery overs ightFacilitate decision-making by clearly communicating tradeoffs, impacts, and recommendat ionsContribute to vendor selection activities, including RFP development, evaluation, and risk assess mentEnsure compliance with applicable financial regulations, includ ing BSA/AML and other regulatory framew orks Process Improvement & Strategic Su pportIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and enable scalable solu tionsDrive continuous improvement through the development of reusable frameworks, templates, and best prac ticesProvide consultative support to stakeholders on prioritization, scope management, and value del iveryInfluence project direction to support iterative, outcome-driven execution models (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall as applic able) Testing, Readiness & Implemen tationSu pport User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end testing activities, including test case development and vali dationEnsure business readiness through impact assessments, training support, and adoption pl anningPartner with stakeholders to identify change management needs and mitigate adoption risksFacilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, communities of practice, and ongoing process improvement initi atives Qualifi cationsRequired Exp erience5+ years of experie nce in business analysis, project analysis, or project support roles within financial services or regulated ind ustriesProven experience supp orting moderately to highly complex, cross-functional projects or p rogramsStrong experience gathering and documenting requirements, process mapping, and business workflow a nalysisExperience working within PMO or EPMO envir onmentsFamiliarit y with regulatory and compliance requi rements in financial services (e.g., B SA/AML) Technical & Functiona l SkillsStrong understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Visio, Confluence, or similar p latformsExperience with data analysis, reporting, or visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) i s a plusAbility to interpret technical concepts and communicate effectively with both business and IT stak eholders Core Com petenciesExceptional communication and stakeholder manageme nt skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving cap abilitiesAbility to navigate ambiguity and manage competing p rioritiesStrategic mindset with attention to detail and executionCollaborative, consultative approach with the ability to influence without authority Why This O pportuni tyWork on high-visibility, enterprise-wide i nitiatives that directly impact organizationa l strategyPartner with senior business leaders and techno logy teamsGain exposure to a dynamic financial services environment with a focus on innovation and continuous i mprovementOpportunity to contribute to meaningful transformation within a structured EPMO framework Benefi t

Offerings:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibili ty criteria.