Analyst Project Manager

Lamwork; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamwork is seeking an Analyst Project Manager to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution. The role involves gathering requirements, managing project timelines and budgets, and leading user acceptance testing to ensure project delivery aligns with stakeholder expectations.

The ideal candidate should possess strong business analysis skills, along with technical proficiencies in SQL and project management methodologies. Successful candidates will typically have 5-8 years of experience and advanced certifications like PMP or SAFe.

The median salary for this position in the United States is approximately $100,750 annually.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requirements-gathering sessions to capture and document specifications.
• Build UAT plans and lead testing cycles to confirm delivered solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and scope documentation.
• Analyze portfolio demand data and report on performance metrics.
• Oversee integration partner relationships and identify process improvements.

Skills

Business and Functional Requirements Documentation

SQL Querying and Data Reporting

UAT Execution and Structured Test Feedback

Project Scheduling and Budget Tracking

ITSM/ITIL Workflow Design and Configuration

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Thinking

Prioritization

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

PMP or SAFe certification

Job description

1. What Is an Analyst Project Manager?

An Analyst Project Manager fills the critical gap between what business stakeholders need and what technology teams can build, translating operational requirements into structured, deliverable project plans. Day to day, the work spans eliciting and documenting requirements, running user acceptance testing, tracking budgets and schedules, and coordinating across business and IT teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Based on Lamwork's research across Analyst Project Manager job data, the role consistently demands professionals who can operate credibly on both the analytical and the delivery sides of an organization.

• Coordinate requirements-gathering sessions to capture and document validated business and functional specifications.
• Build UAT plans and lead testing cycles to confirm that delivered solutions meet approved requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and scope documentation to keep initiatives aligned with contractual and stakeholder expectations.
• Analyze portfolio demand data and report on performance metrics, risks, and issues for executive and team-level audiences.
• Oversee integration partner relationships and identify technical process improvements that reduce manual effort and ticket volume.

3. Analyst Project Manager Required Skills

According to Lamwork's job market data, professionals in this role are consistently expected to demonstrate both technical and interpersonal competencies across industries.

• Hard Skills: Business and Functional Requirements Documentation, SQL Querying and Data Reporting, UAT Execution and Structured Test Feedback, Project Scheduling and Budget Tracking, ITSM/ITIL Workflow Design and Configuration
• Soft Skills: Stakeholder Communication, Analytical Thinking, Prioritization, Collaboration, Adaptability

Typical Career Progression for an Analyst Project Manager:

• Junior Business Analyst / Project Coordinator
• Analyst Project Manager
• Senior Analyst Project Manager / Senior Business Analyst
• Program Manager / Delivery Lead

Most professionals reach the senior level within five to eight years, depending on project scope and the complexity of programs managed. Advancement is driven primarily by demonstrated ownership of end-to-end delivery, breadth of stakeholder exposure, and formal credentials such as a PMP or SAFe certification.

5. Analyst Project Manager Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Globally recognized standard for delivery methodology and leadership

SAFe Agilist (SA) - Validates Agile and scaled delivery knowledge, in demand at mid-to-large organizations

ITIL Foundation - Signals fluency in IT service management practices, valued in technology-facing positions

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - Demonstrates advanced requirements and analysis competency

6. Analyst Project Manager Salary in the United States

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track Analyst Project Manager as a separate occupation. Based on the closest related role, Project Management Specialists, the median annual salary is $100,750 per year, according to the most recent available data.

Pay for this role is influenced most by industry sector, the degree of dual accountability (analytical versus delivery-focused), seniority, and whether formal certifications such as PMP or SAFe are held.