Junior Business Analyst - RQ00467

emergiTEL Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Canada is seeking an IT Portfolio Analyst to enhance portfolio management and governance. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in data and AI projects, proficiency in tools like Jira and Power BI, and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to support strategic decision-making and streamline processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience supporting data and/or AI projects.
• Working knowledge of portfolio lifecycle frameworks.
• Experience with configuration and reporting in Jira.
• Ability to build and maintain dashboards using Power BI.
• Experience in budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Exposure to capacity modeling and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio management and governance.
• Maintain and configure portfolio management tools.
• Support budget tracking and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide data-driven insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Supporting data and AI projects

Understanding of portfolio lifecycle frameworks

Jira configuration and reporting

Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards

Budget tracking and variance analysis

Capacity modeling

Strong communication skills

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

The IT Portfolio Analyst supports strategic decision-making and operational excellence across the Data & AI portfolio. This role contributes to portfolio-level insights, resource and financial planning, and governance through effective tooling and reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in portfolio management practices, is proficient with tools like Jira and Power BI, and thrives in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Portfolio Management & Governance

• Support the maintenance and evolution of portfolio lifecycle frameworks in alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Assist with intake, prioritization, and benefits tracking across business units.
• Monitor portfolio health, risks, and dependencies, and provide insights to leadership.

2. Tooling & Data Integration

• Maintain and configure portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira) to ensure accurate data and workflow alignment.
• Build and update Power BI dashboards to support decision-making and provide visibility into portfolio performance.

3. Financial & Resource Planning

• Support budget tracking and analysis, including actuals vs. forecasts, and assist in quarterly planning cycles.
• Contribute to capacity modeling and resource forecasting to support workforce planning.

4. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline portfolio processes and support automation and standardization efforts.
• Collaborate with PMO and delivery teams to enhance portfolio maturity and tooling capabilities.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to delivery and business partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between business, technology, and finance teams.
• Assist in preparing and delivering portfolio reviews and strategic updates.

Required Skills & Experience

• Project Support: 2–4 years of experience supporting data and/or AI projects, with familiarity in data platforms and delivery practices.
• Portfolio Management: Working knowledge of portfolio lifecycle frameworks and governance models.
• Tooling Proficiency:
  • Jira: Experience with configuration and reporting.
  • Power BI: Ability to build and maintain dashboards using integrated data sources.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Resource Planning: Exposure to capacity modeling and workforce planning.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across teams.