Analyst, IT​/Tech, Systems Analyst

Role :
Senior Project Manager
Location : Houstan,Texas, USA (Hybrid Working)

• Agile Ceremonies & Communication

• Host and facilitate daily stand-up meetings.

• Capture and document key discussion points, blockers, and decisions.

• Distribute daily meeting summaries to stakeholders.

• Participate in and contribute updates during:

• Weekly Plan of Action (POA) meetings

• Bi-Weekly IT Connect sessions

• Weekly Core Team meetings

• Ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and updates.

• Sprint & Progress Tracking

• Monitor and report sprint status, including:

• Total number of user stories

• Status of each story

• Testing progress and execution results

• Extract and maintain reporting based on Jira queries and Test Rail data.

• Provide visual updates (e.g., screenshots from Test Rail) to support reporting transparency.

• Jira Administration & Maintenance

• Create and manage sprints aligned with Go-Live milestones.

• Maintain data integrity across Jira by:

• Updating Epic Links and Sprint assignments as needed

• Moving stories per team requests and reporting requirements

• Update project structure to include newly created user stories using defined filters.

• Close completed sprints in both Scrum boards and structure views.

• Manage special cases such as MTP delay stories when required.

• Test Rail Administration

• Upload and maintain test cases as requested by the team.

• Create and manage test milestones and test runs.

• Close test runs upon completion.

• Support reporting needs by linking Test Rail runs to external tracking tools (e.g., Purple Test Runs).

• Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain weekly Plan of Action (POA) updates with the latest project status.

• Update IT status slides, including defect tracking and test execution status.

• Ensure all reporting reflects accurate, real-time data aligned with project milestones.

• Financial / Reporting Support (Non-S4)

• Create and manage test runs for Finance Process Management (FPM) reporting needs.

• Ensure test runs are correctly linked for reporting purposes.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Proficiency in Jira and Test Rail administration
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Daily stand-up notes and communication
• Updated sprint status reports
• Accurate Jira backlog and sprint configurations
• Maintained Test Rail test runs and milestones
• Weekly POA updates and IT reporting slides