IT Project Management Office (PMO) Product Development Analyst Associate

The-University-of-Michiga; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Michigan ITS IT Project Management Office (PMO) seeks a Product Development Analyst Associate to help move software and services from development through daily operations and ongoing improvement across Ann Arbor and campus environments.

You will keep PMO tools running smoothly, assist with business process improvements, build reports, support testing, and help prepare system updates for release to a university audience. This role reports to the PMO Operations Team Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data reporting, analysis, and process modeling.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (waterfall and iterative).
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently on systems and process analysis, design, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and service improvement, defining requirements and mapping processes.
• Maintain PMO tools, templates, and governance materials; assist with reporting.
• Provide daily production support for PMO applications and platforms; troubleshoot and collect data.
• Assist with vendor communications, software licensing, and IT capital planning support.
• Stay current with tools and industry practices; contribute to internal procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

TeamDynamix PPM

Asana

Monday.com

Microsoft Project

Wrike

Job description

IT Project Management Office (PMO) Product Development Analyst Associate

Salary is determined by direct relevant experience and demonstrated past performance results, with attention to equity across our team.

Who We Are

Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and to be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and advancing university-wide innovation. The ITS mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit https://its.umich.edu/about

A key team within ITS, the CIO Project Management Office (PMO), supports the planning, delivery, and improvement of technology projects, services, and tools across the university. The PMO supports project success by aligning work with university priorities and guiding teams through the full project lifecycle. The office also supports communication and collaboration among affected groups across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint, and Michigan Medicine campuses, maintains project and service information, supports PMO tools and processes, and advances continuous improvement across ITS.

Job Summary

Information and Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is seeking a Product Development Analyst Associate to join the IT Project Management Office. ITS supports the university's academic, research, and administrative missions by delivering secure, innovative, and reliable technology services across Ann Arbor, Michigan Medicine, and the Flint and Dearborn campuses.

As the IT PMO Product Development Analyst Associate, you will help the PMO support software and services from initial development through day-to-day operations and ongoing improvement. You will help keep project management tools running smoothly, assist with business process improvements, build reports, support testing, and help prepare system updates for release to a university audience.

This position reports to the ITS PMO Operations Team Supervisor.

Responsibilities*

Product Development and Service Improvement

• Collect customer feedback, identify gaps in tools and workflows, and suggest practical improvements.
• Work with customers and technical teams to help define requirements, map processes, review data, and put solutions in place in line with team standards.
• Support service lifecycle activities, including templates, workflows, governance materials, service check-ins, and reporting.
• Monitor services and system processes to help surface risks, support escalations, and recommend process updates.
• Write and maintain support guides, knowledge articles, PMO guidelines, and customer-facing materials.

Production Support and Improvements

• Provide daily support for PMO applications, software tools, and platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues, research problems, collect data, build basic reports, test applications, and adjust system settings under guidance.
• Prioritize support tickets, follow up with customers, identify workarounds, and elevate issues as needed.
• Maintain PMO project and resource management tools, webpages, help articles, and internal documentation.
• Assist with vendor correspondence, software licensing, platform updates, audit activities, and IT capital planning support.

Professional Development

• Stay current with software tools, technology trends, and industry practices through training, research, and hands‑on learning.
• Apply new knowledge to daily work and share useful observations with the team.
• Help develop internal team procedures and continue building your skills.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related role calling for confidentiality, timeliness, customer service, organization, task or project prioritization, troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently on systems and process analysis, design, and product or procedure testing
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, including waterfall and iterative approaches
• Experience with business systems analysis, requirements gathering, reporting, and system testing
• Experience with data reporting, analysis, and process modeling tools and techniques
• Developing proficiency with current computer and cloud productivity tools, such as business process mapping software, AI tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and collaboration applications
• Ability to resolve problems of moderate difficulty and to recognize when escalation is warranted
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication with a customer service focus

Skills You Have

You are organized and analytical, and you like solving problems and improving processes. You are customer-focused, you enjoy turning customer needs into clear requirements, and you are comfortable working with several IT service areas. You build positive working relationships with a range of groups, including customers, developers, vendors, and team members, through active listening, clear communication, and dependable follow-through.

You are curious about how systems work, committed to better services, and motivated by the chance to deliver technology that strengthens U-M's teaching, research, patient care, and public service mission. You handle multiple assignments and complete work on time. You apply sound judgment to identify and help resolve problems, raise issues for escalation as needed, and follow established procedures and leadership direction to complete assignments. You are comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance from senior colleagues as you build depth in this work.

This role is a good fit for someone early in an IT business analysis career who wants to grow analytical, product support, and project coordination skills in a collaborative setting.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes and methods
• Experience with TeamDynamix Project Portfolio Management (PPM), or a comparable project or resource management tool such as Asana, Monday.com, Microsoft Project, or Wrike
• Experience with cloud productivity and collaboration tools
• Experience creating knowledge base articles, procedure documentation, or end-user help content
• Experience working in or with a project management office

Why Work at Michigan?

Along with a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holidays, and season days
• A retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

In addition, ITS offers:

• Strong commitment to work/life balance
• Flexible work arrangements that account for campus stakeholder needs

Information and Technology Services is looking for problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators to join our team. As a valued ITS team member, you will help support the technology behind the University of Michigan, serving the students, faculty, and staff who are working to improve the world.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Working Title

IT Project Management Office (PMO) Product Development Analyst Associate