Data Projects Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:Works closely with the Data Process manager and Director of IT-Applications to manage implementations, integrations, and reporting projects and requirements. Organizes meetings with internal business partners to define project scope, timelines, and requests for deliverables. Operates as a subject matter expert on core enterprise system infrastructure. Works with cross-functional business partners to ensure that business processes are aligned with enterprise implementations efforts. Identifies opportunities for business process automation projects that support strategic enterprise objectives.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Work with team leadership to align enterprise projects and team data projects with corporate strategic goals.Coordinate and manage multiple data-centric and business process automation projectsCreates and manages project and data process documentation for system artifacts. Maintains system for project and data process asset versioningDefine project scope, timelines, and deliverablesCoordinates with Database Manager to define and maintain data governance policies and procedures. Works with team developers and analysts in the project planning and solutions design process gathering clear and concise requirements to guide development effortsImplement and maintain data validation and quality checks for data integrity and provide support for integration and retention of new data sourcesCoordinates documentation efforts for enterprise data architecture and system processes that support business workflows.Meet with business partners to define key performance indicators relevant to track for reporting.Translate technical findings into business-friendly languageFacilitate user training as follow-on support for implementation projects.Provides application testing documentationConducts application testingProvides application testing documentationSECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Attend team strategic planning sessions as needed.Analyzing and mapping current data structures to new system requirements.Staying updated on emerging analytical tools, AI trends, and best practicesPerform other job-related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Education - Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science/Information Systems, Project Management, or other related discipline.Further Training - Project management or certification preferred. Awareness of Agile Scrum methodologies.Professional Experience -Minimum of five years of overall progressive broad-based business and information systems experience, including hands-on ERP applications and project implementation experience.Minimum of two years of experience in a project management or project data analyst role.Experience in the design and documentation of business reports using Yardi Spreadsheet Reporting.Experience leading data governance and data process improvement projectsComputer Skills - PC proficiency to include (but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Knowledge with SQL Server and Microsoft Power Platform preferred.Experience with Power BI or other data visualization software.Strong understanding of software infrastructure and troubleshooting techniques to assess data.Expertise with Yardi Voyager preferred.Mobility - Occasional travel to other company locations and industry conferences.Other Requirements - Experience in and knowledge of computing architectures.Experience with systems analysis requirements.Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically.Excellent communication skills and the ability to frame problems and solutions quickly and concisely.Ability to accomplish objectives through influence and persuasion.Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.Strong organization skills.Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem-solve.Experience in the REIT industry preferred.Experience with system implementation, including business process and change managementExperience with system integration efforts, including data transfer, file transfer, and API technologiesKnowledge of data conversion requirementsKnowledge of business process improvement efforts for process automation. Ability to manage multiple tasks and flexibility to handle changing priorities.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.