PMO Portfolio & Budget Analyst (Memphis, TN)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic PMO Portfolio & Budget Analyst to support the successful delivery of IT projects through effective coordination, planning, reporting, and financial oversight. This role is critical in managing the PMO’s capital and operational budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving portfolio performance across budget, schedule, quality, and scope.
Key Responsibilities:
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Budget Management & Financial Oversight
Lead the management of PMO capital and operational budgets, including approvals, funding, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Serve as the primary liaison for IT cost centers in capital budget planning and tracking.
Provide training and process support to stakeholders involved in budget activities.
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Portfolio Planning & Coordination
Facilitate monthly portfolio planning sessions by coordinating inputs, tracking actions, and ensuring continuity across teams.
Support PMO leadership in aligning project delivery with strategic goals and timelines.
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Reporting & Data Integrity
Ensure accuracy of recurring dashboards, reports, and executive share-outs through regular data audits.
Collaborate with project managers to resolve data discrepancies and escalate persistent issues.
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Process Improvement & Governance
Maintain and evolve PMO libraries, templates, and metrics to reflect best practices and methodology updates.
Lead initiatives that enhance PMO delivery efficiency and budget adherence.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting and business financial processes; experience with capital projects and fixed assets is preferred.
Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and lifecycle processes.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights.
Experience with PMO tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Oracle Financials, and Smartsheet.
Excellent coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities.
This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape how IT projects are delivered and funded across the organization. You’ll work closely with PMO leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed with precision, transparency, and strategic alignment.
This position will be based at our National Executive Office in Memphis, TN and be eligible for hybrid work.
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Benefits & Perks
The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.
We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
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