Sr Analyst Enterprise PMO

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a seasoned PMO/Portfolio Associate to support governance, data integrity, and executive reporting for multi‑project portfolios. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, resource planning, and strong stakeholder communications to drive transparency and decision making.

Qualifications include a 5–7 year track record in PMO or portfolio support, plus a Bachelor’s in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, PMO support, portfolio reporting, or consulting roles.
• Experience supporting enterprise PMO environments or multi-project portfolios preferred.
• Experience in resource management, financial tracking, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance portfolio governance processes to improve transparency, decision‑making, and change readiness.
• Maintain accuracy of portfolio data across schedules, risks, financials, and dependencies.
• Develop and deliver executive portfolio reporting, dashboards, and presentation materials.
• Communicate risks, issues, and portfolio insights to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and investment discussions.
• Contribute to enterprise resource planning processes through analysis and reporting.
• Monitor resource allocation to identify capacity risks and optimization opportunities.
• Facilitate coordination between project and resource managers to resolve constraints.
• Perform scenario planning and capacity modeling to support prioritization decisions.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to provide portfolio visibility.
• Analyze portfolio data to identify trends and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Partner with Finance to support business cases, financial models, and performance tracking.
• Track portfolio KPIs, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Maintain enterprise PPM tools and ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of portfolio reporting processes.
• Assist in improving data quality and automation of reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Create presentations and materials that communicate insights and recommendations.
• Support PMO leadership in advancing portfolio outcomes, governance maturity, and change readiness.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Governance

Resource Capacity Planning

Data Analysis

Power BI

Financial Analysis

Modeling & Reporting

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Communication

Executive Presentation

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Project Management or Information Systems related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Planview

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Power Automate

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Experience

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, PMO support, portfolio reporting, or consulting roles
• Experience supporting enterprise PMO environments or multi-project portfolios preferred
• Experience in resource management, financial tracking, and executive reporting

Skills

• Portfolio Management (PPM) and Governance
• Resource Capacity Planning and Management
• Data Analysis and Visualization (Power BI, Excel)
• Financial Analysis, Modeling, and Reporting
• Process Improvement and Standardization
• Risk Management and Change Management
• Stakeholder Communication and Executive Presentation Development
• Experience with tools such as Planview, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Power Automate, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance portfolio governance processes to improve transparency, decision‑making, and change readiness
• Maintain accuracy of portfolio data across schedules, risks, financials, and dependencies
• Develop and deliver executive portfolio reporting, dashboards, and presentation materials
• Communicate risks, issues, and portfolio insights to stakeholders and leadership
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and investment discussions
• Contribute to enterprise resource planning processes through analysis and reporting
• Monitor resource allocation to identify capacity risks and optimization opportunities
• Facilitate coordination between project and resource managers to resolve constraints
• Perform scenario planning and capacity modeling to support prioritization decisions
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to provide portfolio visibility
• Analyze portfolio data to identify trends and support data‑driven decision‑making
• Partner with Finance to support business cases, financial models, and performance tracking
• Track portfolio KPIs, metrics, and performance indicators
• Maintain enterprise PPM tools and ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of portfolio reporting processes
• Assist in improving data quality and automation of reporting workflows
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Create presentations and materials that communicate insights and recommendations
• Support PMO leadership in advancing portfolio outcomes, governance maturity, and change readiness

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular office attendance is required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.