Project Office Analyst II

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and organized professional with strong problem-solving skills, inspiring leadership, and effective communication to manage projects. Key Highlights: 1. Manage project portfolios, timelines, scopes, and budgets 2. Serve as the primary client contact and manage performance indicators 3. Facilitate collaboration among researchers and external stakeholders Home \- CEPEL We are looking for a proactive and organized professional with strong problem-solving skills. We value professionals who demonstrate inspiring leadership, clear and effective communication, and ease in negotiating both internally and externally. Adaptability to change and the ability to handle diverse scenarios are essential. We seek individuals with empathy and emotional intelligence, capable of managing conflicts in a balanced and constructive manner. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Key Activities to Perform:** * Manage the project portfolio, ensuring adherence to project timelines, scopes, and budgets; * Ensure compliance with KPIs (Cost x Time x Scope) and define action plans in case of risks and/or deviations; * Serve as the primary client contact at the project level; * Manage performance indicators; hold regular meetings with clients; * Actively participate in the project development pipeline alongside clients; * Facilitate collaboration among researchers, Axia Energia, and external stakeholders (ANEEL, ANP, MME, FINEP, BNDES, universities, and other research institutes); * Collaborate with the new project acquisition team by proposing funding opportunities (national/international calls for proposals) and structuring competitive proposals (budgeting); * Promote intellectual property protection (patents) and the transformation of research into applicable solutions (technological and commercial evolution of projects up to their scaling). **Requirements and Qualifications** **Mandatory Knowledge:** * Minimum 5 years of experience in project management; * Project Management Methodologies: Solid knowledge of traditional (Waterfall) and agile (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) practices; * Project Management Tools: Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project and Jira; * Planning and Scope Management: Ability to develop detailed schedules, define scope, and monitor milestones; * Financial Management: Budget control, cost management, and economic feasibility analysis; * Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks. **Desirable Knowledge:** * Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM, or CSM (Certified ScrumMaster). **Additional Information** * Indefinite-term employment contract; * On-site work modality; * Health insurance plan with co-payment, extendable to direct dependents; * Life insurance; * Meal/food allowance; * Private pension plan; * Wellhub (formerly Gympass); * Childcare allowance; * Educational assistance. Founded by Eletrobras in 1974, the Center for Electrical Energy Research (CEPEL) is the largest R\&D institution in the electricity sector in Latin America. With over five decades of operation, CEPEL is recognized as a non-profit Scientific, Technological, and Innovation Institution (STII), combining an excellent technical staff with world-class laboratory infrastructure. Present across Brazil and in nine countries, CEPEL develops technologies and services for power generation, transmission, distribution, and trading, driving advances that make the sector more efficient and reliable. Its strategic solutions cover R\&D projects, technical consulting, laboratory services, and technologies for planning, operation, and management of electrical systems, while also strengthening grid resilience and the national energy matrix. **Mission** * Develop energy-related technological solutions for society. **Vision** * Be an international reference for innovative energy solutions. **Values** * Life first. * Our energy comes from people. * Integrity always. * Our excellence makes the difference. * Innovate to create value.