Project Manager

Jobtailor; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Portfolio Reporting Analyst in the Richmond, VA area to support portfolio planning and reporting activities. You will maintain project and portfolio information, validate data, and prepare weekly and monthly executive dashboards.

The role emphasizes data analysis, attention to detail, and clear communication. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and familiarity with ServiceNow and GitLab is a plus.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring foundational analytical skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Degree in business, IT, management, finance or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with ServiceNow and GitLab is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project and portfolio information.
• Prepare weekly and monthly portfolio reports and executive dashboards.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, and actual expenditures.
• Coordinate project governance meetings and track follow-up action items.
• Support portfolio planning, intake, and prioritization activities.
• Validate data and maintain information in ServiceNow.
• Analyze data and develop summary views that communicate findings.
• Create dashboards and visualizations for portfolio performance and key metrics.
• Assist with month-end and quarterly reporting.
• Prepare reporting materials for leadership meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality.
• Maintain reporting documentation, report definitions, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Teams

SharePoint

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, IT, management, finance or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

GitLab

Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word)

Job description

• Maintain project and portfolio information
• Prepare weekly and monthly portfolio reports and executive dashboards
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, and actual expenditures
• Coordinate project governance meetings and track follow-up action items
• Support portfolio planning, intake, and prioritization activities
• Validate data and maintain information in ServiceNow
• Analyze data and develop summary views that communicate findings
• Create dashboards and visualizations for portfolio performance and key metrics
• Assist with month-end and quarterly reporting
• Prepare reporting materials for leadership meetings
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality
• Maintain reporting documentation, report definitions, and standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Entry-level role
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, information technology, management, finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, and SharePoint
• Experience with ServiceNow and GitLab preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in data management and reporting, with a focus on maintaining project financials and creating visualizations for portfolio performance. Capable of coordinating project governance and supporting portfolio planning activities while ensuring high-quality documentation and communication.