We are seeking a PMO/Project Data Analyst for our Direct Client. Location: Torrance, CA Duration: 9+ Months Responsibilities: Maintain project/portfolio information which will entail the administration and tracking of IT efforts. Track processes of the project lifecycles. Develop various reports, compile summary information on data that has changed on a monthly basis, as well as clean up data. Follow-up with management and staff to obtain and update information as needed. Field phone calls and answer questions. Create data analysis, report development, and management views with conclusions. Assist with preparation of requests for services / projects information for tracking, management review and approval. Support PMO governance activities. Identify and work on continuous improvement activities, to improve the organizations' and individual's project execution capability resulting in faster delivery. Communicate with project teams on status and progress. Advise and support project teams on tools, artifacts and best practices. Provide informal training and awareness sessions to division on use of artifacts. Required Skills/Expertise: Minimum of 4 years of experience with support of project portfolio, sales support or financial portfolio support. Must have a core competency in production and project methodology. Creating and maintaining tracking reports. It would be ideal for this person to have lifecycle experience within IT and Projects. Follow-up necessary to analyze process related data and develop summary information Experience with project or sales life cycle. Familiarity with a lifecycle and stages/phases from start to finish Good problem solving and data analysis skills. Extremely strong skill set with MS Excel and Word Experience working in a matrix environment. Intermediate expertise with MS Project Strong customer support skills and a passion for providing high quality work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong administration, team building, and collaboration skills. Preferred Skills/Expertise: Minimum of 2 years of project portfolio administration Experience with PMO administration/governance Experience with supporting project managers and project teams Experience with operational improvement Experience in Automotive sales and distribution industry Experience working with PowerPoint and Visio If you or any of your friends are interested, please send your resume at the earliest.