ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Business Analyst will support the Enterprise PMO's business analysis and portfolio management activities. This includes collaborating with stakeholders to document project requirements, supporting the Senior Director of Project Delivery in maintaining portfolio roadmaps and assisting business and functional leaders in defining the key performance indicators (KPIs) and key results expected from project completion. The role will also track and report on these KPIs across the portfolio, ensuring projects align with organizational goals. The Business Analyst will also provide insights through portfolio reporting, facilitate communication between business and technical teams, and support the Planview AdaptiveWork system.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Business Analysis: 

Collaborate with business stakeholders and project teams to gather and document project objectives, requirements, and functional specifications. 

Perform data analysis to provide actionable insights that align projects with strategic goals and deliver measurable business outcomes. 

Facilitate communication between business and technical teams, ensuring that project requirements are clearly understood and met. 

Conduct gap analysis, identify areas for process improvement, and recommend solutions to optimize business and project efficiency. 

Assist in preparing business cases, project documentation, and requirements for testing and validation phases. 

Portfolio Management and Oversight: 

Support leadership in cultivating and maintaining portfolio roadmaps that align with organizational priorities and strategic objectives. 

Collaborate with business and functional leaders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and key results that projects are expected to achieve, ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals. 

Monitor and track KPIs and key results across the project portfolio, providing ongoing reporting and analysis to ensure projects meet expected outcomes. 

Prepare and deliver regular portfolio reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership, providing insights into portfolio health, risks, and performance. 

Analyze portfolio-level risks, resource allocation, and overall project performance to identify potential bottlenecks or issues, recommending corrective actions where needed. 

Assist with the system administration and upkeep of Planview AdaptiveWork, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting for the project portfolio. 

Provide basic user support and training for project teams on Planview AdaptiveWork functionalities, ensuring data consistency and system optimization. 

Project Support (as needed): 

Work alongside project managers to ensure that project timelines, budgets, and resources are in line with portfolio priorities. 

Provide support in the development of project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and decision logs. 

Assist in tracking project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines and business expectations. 

 

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 

3-5 years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role within a PMO environment. 

Strong understanding of business processes, project lifecycles, and portfolio management best practices. 

Experience with portfolio management, reporting, and data analysis. 

Familiarity with Planview AdaptiveWork or other project portfolio management systems  

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 

Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience working in enterprise-level organizations or shared services environments. 

Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) or Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus. 

 

SPECIALIZED SKILLS: 

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on translating data into actionable business insights. 

Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage both short-term tasks and long-term strategic initiatives. 

 

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.  

Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary to accomplish some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. 

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Additional Compensation:

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).Employee Assistance Program.Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.