Portfolio Analyst

Department: Information Services / Office of the CIO

Location: Watsonville, CA (4–5 days onsite – no flexibility)

Role Type: Contract (6+ months, likely extension to 12–18 months)

About Our Client

Our client is a global technology solutions provider that partners with large enterprise organizations to design, build, and implement advanced IT infrastructure and digital solutions. With decades of experience, they support complex environments across cloud, networking, security, and enterprise systems, helping organizations scale and operate efficiently. They are known for working with Fortune-level clients and delivering innovative, high-impact technology solutions across multiple industries.

Job Description

We are seeking a Portfolio Analyst to support the Office of the CIO in a highly visible, enterprise-level environment. This role will work closely with the Portfolio Manager and senior leadership to help drive day-to-day portfolio operations, vendor management activities, and strategic IT initiatives.

This position sits at the intersection of technology, operations, and business—requiring someone who understands IT concepts at a high level while also being strong in coordination, reporting, and stakeholder communication. You will play a key role in ensuring portfolio activities run efficiently, vendor relationships are properly managed, and leadership has clear visibility into performance, risks, and financials.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, finance, and executive leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the CIO portfolio and vendor management team
• Coordinate and track SLAs, deliverables, and ongoing portfolio activities
• Assist with vendor contract oversight, renewals, and performance tracking
• Support legal intake processes and contract review workflows
• Track vendor spend and identify financial anomalies or trends
• Create reporting and dashboards using multiple data sources
• Develop executive-level presentations and PowerPoint deliverables
• Communicate with stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Facilitate and coordinate meetings, updates, and project discussions
• Escalate issues and support resolution in collaboration with leadership

Required Experience / Skills

• 3+ years of experience in IT Project Management, Portfolio Management, or similar role
• Strong understanding of IT environments (applications, infrastructure, networking, security)
• Experience with Vendor Management and working with third-party partners
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL framework
• Experience reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs) and vendor deliverables
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with ServiceNow (SPM, ITSM, SAM preferred)
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and interface with leadership
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience reviewing contracts or working with legal teams
• Experience scoping and qualifying vendor capabilities
• PMP or ITIL certification
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or Fortune-level environments
• Experience with Visio or process mapping tools

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Pay Rate: Up to $50.00/hr

Apply now to be considered for this high-impact opportunity supporting a leading enterprise technology environment.

Portfolio Analyst | IT Project Management | Vendor Management | ServiceNow | ITIL | Agile | Financial Analysis | CIO Office