Project Analyst - D365 Project Operations

Shape the Future of Project Operations!
Position: Project Analyst (Project Operations & Resource Management)

Location: Mississauga– Hybrid (3 days/week for first 3 months, then 2 days/week)

Contract Length: 6-Month Contract (With potential to convert to permanent for the right person)

The Opportunity
Are you a D365 Project Operations wizard? We are looking for a dynamic Project Analyst to join a critical, high-impact enterprise initiative for a 6-month contract. Whether you are a rising talent looking to solidify your enterprise experience or a seasoned Project Operations SME who can automate workflows and build powerful dashboards, we have a place for you.

This isn't just a data-entry gig. You will be a core player in coordinating initiatives, managing resource allocation, and directly interfacing with end-clients, vendors, and internal leadership.

What You’ll Do
Your day-to-day will blend technical system management with high-profile collaboration:

Master the System: Support D365 Project Operations setup, system coordination, and reporting across multiple major initiatives.

Optimize Resources: Keep the wheels turning by tracking resource allocations, supporting capacity planning, and ensuring data accuracy.

Connect the Dots: Act as a key bridge, providing clear, structured updates to project teams and leadership while managing timelines and dependencies across stakeholders.

Visualize Success: Maintain and elevate project trackers, documentation, and dashboards to keep everyone aligned.

What We’re Looking For
We are open to two distinct profiles for this role, but hands-on experience with D365 Project Operations is a hard requirement.

Option A: The Rising Star
Experience: 1–3 years in a PMO, project coordination, or analyst role.
Tech Skills: Comfortable navigating D365 Project Operations, entering data, maintaining systems, and building basic Power BI reports.
Mindset: Proactive, organized, dependable, and a fast learner.

Option B: The Project Operations SME
Experience: Advanced background in enterprise PMO environments.
Tech Skills: Deep mastery of D365 Project Operations, plus the ability to create advanced Power BI dashboards and leverage Power Automate to eliminate manual handoffs and streamline workflows.

The Non-Negotiables (For Both Profiles):
Excellent Communication: You must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You are confident, proactive, and capable of engaging professionally with end-clients, vendors, and senior executives.

Real-World Proof: You don't just have buzzwords on your resume—you can back up your experience with real stories and concrete examples of your work.


Interview Process
We are moving fast! Interviews start next week and consist of a streamlined, 2-step interview process.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today with your updated resume, and be ready to tell us how you've utilized D365 Project Operations to keep projects moving forward!

Advantages
Why Join ?
Career Growth: Strong potential to transition into a permanent role.

The Best of Both Worlds: A hybrid schedule that offers team collaboration in the Mississauga office and the flexibility of working from home.

Fast-Paced Innovation: Work in a dynamic, enterprise environment where your contributions directly impact project delivery.


Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Your day-to-day will blend technical system management with high-profile collaboration:

Master the System: Support D365 Project Operations setup, system coordination, and reporting across multiple major initiatives.

Optimize Resources: Keep the wheels turning by tracking resource allocations, supporting capacity planning, and ensuring data accuracy.

Connect the Dots: Act as a key bridge, providing clear, structured updates to project teams and leadership while managing timelines and dependencies across stakeholders.

Visualize Success: Maintain and elevate project trackers, documentation, and dashboards to keep everyone aligned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Strong resource management experience

Understand resource allocation and capacity planning.

Identify over- and under-utilization.

Understand what resource managers need to do with the information.

Provide meaningful insights into resource availability and workforce planning.

Strong analytical capabilities

Extract, interpret, and validate data.

Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and missing information.

Draw conclusions and make recommendations.

Translate raw data into actionable information for stakeholders.

Strong system knowledge

Must already understand the tool and its workflows.

Should be comfortable navigating and exploring the system independently.

Must not require extensive training or hands-on support from the client.

Initiative and independence

Ask questions and clarify expectations before proceeding.

Demonstrate curiosity and an inquisitive mindset.

Take ownership of assignments and proactively identify issues.

Validate completed work before submitting it.

AI and Copilot experience

Comfortable using Copilot and Excel to support data analysis.

Understand that AI-generated results must be reviewed, validated, and fact-checked.



Qualifications
Option A: The Rising Star
Experience: 1–3 years in a PMO, project coordination, or analyst role.
Tech Skills: Comfortable navigating D365 Project Operations, entering data, maintaining systems, and building basic Power BI reports.
Mindset: Proactive, organized, dependable, and a fast learner.

Option B: The Project Operations SME
Experience: Advanced background in enterprise PMO environments.
Tech Skills: Deep mastery of D365 Project Operations, plus the ability to create advanced Power BI dashboards and leverage Power Automate to eliminate manual handoffs and streamline workflows.

The Non-Negotiables (For Both Profiles):
Excellent Communication: You must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You are confident, proactive, and capable of engaging professionally with end-clients, vendors, and senior executives.

Real-World Proof: You don't just have buzzwords on your resume—you can back up your experience with real stories and concrete examples of your work.

Summary

Ready to make your mark? Apply today with your updated resume, and be ready to tell us how you've utilized D365 Project Operations to keep projects moving forward!

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