Project Analyst

Our Story

Pointr is the market leader in Indoor Mapping, Location and Analytics and the inventor of AI-based map production. Its innovative (20+ patents) Pointr Maps™ platform is used by millions of users across offices, retail locations, airports, hospitals, and more every month.

As the top choice of Fortune 100 customers and billions of sqft. deployed globally (30+ countries), Pointr is always on the lookout for great team members to support its fast growth. Our core values are Ownership, Harmony, and Scale, and we look for Passionate, Kind, and No-Ego team members to join the team.

Role Overview

Technical Project Managers (TPMs) are the engine that drives our clients’ success. Project Analysts are their right hands. 

At Pointr, we are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Analyst to join our team and support our Technical Project Managers in delivering best in class solutions. The ideal candidate will assist TPMs in tracking project progress, analyzing data, and supporting project management initiatives. This role will be responsible for ensuring project milestones are met, generating insightful reports, and optimizing workflows through data-driven decision-making. To that end, they are comfortable operating in a flat, fast-paced organization and are energized by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create the future of indoor experiences.

Success in this role requires a blend of tactical execution, data fluency, and crisp communication. You will support multiple complex deployments and play a key role in helping our TPMs deliver successful outcomes to our global clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Utilize Jira to manage project tasks, workflows, and issue tracking across multiple deployments.
• Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI, Monday.com, and/or Jira to provide project insights and performance metrics.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to track project milestones and deliverables.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project documentation, status reports, and presentations.
• Implement best practices in data visualization to enhance project tracking and reporting.
• Provide recommendations for improving project efficiency based on data insights.
• Support risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Conduct regular audits of project data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Facilitate communication between teams by providing timely updates and insights.

Your First 30 Days
 

• Week 1 | Go through our onboarding program for Project Management, learn about our templates, process, and product. Meet key team members.
• Week 2 | Get paired up with a TPM. Shadow meetings, take and post internal and external meeting notes, research outstanding Jira tickets, and report on delayed cards. Put various PM templates to use, such as kick-off decks and status updates.
• Week 3 | Create timelines and cost trackers, assist with documentation needs for complex deployments, and create Jira tickets for any outstanding issues. 
• Week 4 | Own creation, tracking, and status reporting of outstanding issues on several projects. Own meeting notes and status updates. 

Continued Level of Work

• Be of value to your assigned TPM, assisting them in managing timelines, documentation requirements, and status updates across multiple complex projects. Continue to learn the product and processes, owning your items, but also inserting yourself where you know you can be of assistance in moving the project along. Independently manage your own tasks and workload, while providing frequent communication to the internal team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of project management or consultancy experience on a technical team or in a software company
• A self-starter by nature with an understanding of agile software development processes and a strong interest in learning about indoor location technology
• Like us, you're a high performer with an exceptional record of getting things done in a fast-paced, analytical environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to solve problems and foster relationships
• Process-oriented with an eye for detail and improvements
• Ability to communicate in English fluently and idiomatically
• Must be proficient in Jira and Power BI, admin level preferred
• Monday.com and Slack proficiency is nice to have

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in a relevant technology or management field (Computer Science is a plus)
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Smartsheet, Google Suite, MS Office, MS Project)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) / Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) certifications preferred

What We Offer?

• Supportive, kind (no-ego), and smart team
• Hybrid work in Boston (2 days being in the office is required)
• International environment and inclusive culture
• Competitive base salary and attractive stock options
• Cool and comfortable office in Boston (Back Bay) or access to WeWork in other locations
• Private health care (75%) and Dental
• Company-sponsored parental leave
• 18 days PTO, plus sick time + 12 holidays per year 
• 401(k) retirement scheme
• Compensation: Base $65k to $85k (based on experience) + Stock and Bonus Options eligible

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