The Judge Group
PMO Analyst
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
The Judge Group is hiring a PMO Analyst on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- The Judge Group
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what The Judge Group publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
A leading organization in a highly regulated industry is seeking a PMO Analyst to support enterprise project governance, portfolio management, and PMO operations. This role will partner with project managers and stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered in alignment with governance standards, resource plans, and organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project intake, prioritization, approval, and governance processes.
- Manage and track project change requests, documentation, and approvals.
- Coordinate resource onboarding, offboarding, allocation, and capacity planning activities.
- Maintain project records, dashboards, metrics, and PMO reporting.
- Facilitate phase-gate reviews, audits, and project lifecycle compliance activities.
- Assist project managers with status reporting, risk and issue tracking, meeting coordination, and action item management.
- Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and governance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a PMO Analyst, Project Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
- Experience supporting project intake, change management, resource management, and project governance processes.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
- Experience using Jira, SharePoint, Planview, or similar project portfolio management tools.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in regulated environments and supporting governance, compliance, or audit-related activities is highly preferred.
Preferred Background
- Experience supporting enterprise project portfolios and PMO functions.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.