Project Analyst

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Reading, PA is seeking an Audit Project Manager to support the audit team by leading retrieval and analysis of data for Penske and affiliates operating tax audits.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, data-driven process improvements, and timely insights for senior management. Travel may be required and a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years PM experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years project management experience.
• Experience with customers to understand needs and deliver solutions.
• Experience with business analysis, process mapping, and design projects.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in AS400 queries preferred.
• MS Office proficiency required (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Willingness to travel and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously involving cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and prioritize project activities to establish realistic deadlines.
• Oversee data and documentation supporting audits for Penske entities.
• Manage data retrieval and analysis related to Penske Logistics audits.
• Coordinate data requests supporting customer audits.
• Design and maintain databases and data access methods for efficiency.
• Identify and remediate causes of process defects uncovered during audits.
• Implement remediation steps to reduce future audit exposure.
• Handle other projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Customer needs understanding

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Presentation skills

AS400 queries

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

This position will support the audit team in the management of the retrieval and analysis of data supporting Penske and affiliates operating tax audits.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously involving multiple cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and prioritize project activities to establish realistic deadlines.
• Oversight of the collection, analysis, and the review of data and documentation supporting audits and inquiries for all Penske entities.
• Manage retrieval and analysis of data related to Penske Logistics audits.
• Manage data requests supporting customer audits.
• Manage the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and improvements to databases and data access methodologies to ensure maximum efficiencies.
• Resolve underlying causes of process defects that arise through the various channels of data exchange.
• Implement remediation steps resulting from audit discovery that will mitigate future audit exposure.
• Other projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5 years project management experience
• Experience working with customers to understand needs and identifying new ways for the company to deliver them
• Experience with business analysis, process mapping, and new process design projects
• Demonstrated versatility, conviction, and a commitment to outstanding customer service
• Must have excellent project management skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to present project information to, and field questions from Sr. Management
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and follow-up with the ability to switch gears as required based on changing priorities without losing attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate internally and externally at all levels and to all personalities
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling associate to be a valuable team player
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Adept at meeting facilitation and follow-up
• Attention to detail required
• Proven aptitude to query and perform data analysis within AS400 systems preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel required, Power Point, and Access preferred
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25Ibs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Administrative

Job Function: Project Management

Job Family: General Administration

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2601562