IT Project Portfolio Management Associate

Description

Hyundai Capital America (HCA) helps people move forward. Through Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, we deliver innovative financing, leasing, and insurance solutions to more than 3 million customers and businesses nationwide.

We’re a company driven by growth, innovation, and people. At HCA, you’ll find opportunities to build new skills, expand your career, and make a real impact—while working in a diverse, inclusive, and values‑driven environment. We’re proud to support our communities through volunteerism, philanthropy, and engaged Employee Resource Groups.

If you’re looking for a fast‑paced, collaborative workplace where your ideas matter, join us as we lead the future of financing freedom of movement. Apply today.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The IT Project Portfolio Management Associate is responsible for project portfolio reporting and supports enterprise IT portfolio planning, governance, and continuous improvement. This role maintains accurate portfolio data, develops dashboards and leadership reporting, coordinates intake and governance activities, and monitors risks, dependencies, resource demand, and cross-project collisions. Working under the direction of PPM leadership, the Associate develops and implements automation using approved AI, automation, and analytics tools to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and portfolio visibility.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Portfolio Reporting and Data Management: Collect, validate, and summarize project and portfolio data using established reporting methods. Maintain trackers, dashboards, KPIs, timelines, and review materials. Compile reported status, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies, and follow up on missing, inconsistent, or outdated information.

• Process Improvement, AI, and Automation: Develop, test, and implement automation for assigned PPM and reporting workflows using approved AI, automation, and analytics tools to improve data quality, reduce manual effort, and increase reporting accuracy and efficiency.

• PPM Tools, Standards and Documentation: Maintain PPM templates, checklists, procedures, instructions, and guidebooks using established standards, and prepare updates for review and approval. Support portfolio platforms, SharePoint repositories, and reporting tools through project setup, user-access maintenance, data-quality checks, time-reporting support, and recurring administrative activities.

• Project Governance and Intake Support: Coordinate submissions and supporting materials for project intake, pipeline tracking, estimation, approvals, and stage-gate reviews. Maintain governance records, check submissions against established requirements, track follow-up actions, and prepare review materials.

• Assigned Initiative Support: Support assigned small initiatives or defined workstreams under PPM leadership by updating plans and schedules, tracking deliverables, risks, and action items, coordinating status updates, and maintaining operational readiness checklists within established PPM standards.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Minimum 2-4 years of related experience supporting IT project, program, portfolio, PMO, or business operations activities.

• Experience maintaining and analyzing project data, preparing reports or dashboards, coordinating governance activities, and supporting cross-functional initiatives in a deadline-driven environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Training or certification in project management, Agile, or reporting and analytics tools preferred.

• Working knowledge of project management concepts, project life cycles, and project intake, reporting, and governance processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint and project reporting or portfolio management tools.

• Ability to collect, validate, and analyze project and portfolio data and develop dashboards and leadership reports using established reporting methods.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and efficiency within assigned PPM workflows.

• Working knowledge of AI, automation, or analytics tools and the ability to develop, test, and implement automation for assigned reporting and workflow activities using approved tools.

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills to maintain documentation, track follow-up actions, and meet deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills to prepare status updates and coordinate information with project teams and business stakeholders.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA, our people drive our success. That’s why we offer a competitive rewards package that supports your health, financial future, and overall wellbeing—at work and beyond.

Benefits Highlights

• Hybrid flexibility – 4 days in office, 1 day remote

• Vehicle perks – monthly vehicle allowance plus purchase and lease discounts

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans

• Employer-funded HSA contributions to help reduce healthcare costs

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one

• 100% company-paid life and disability insurance

• Wellbeing benefits including fitness and health resources

• Leadership programs and career development that support continuous learning

• Paid Volunteer Time Off and a company charitable donation in your honor

Because great benefits help you thrive—personally and professionally.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our culture, visit our careers page.

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace—because we believe diversity builds stronger teams. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided during the application process is requested in good faith and will be used solely in accordance with applicable employment laws.

California Privacy Notice

This notice only applies to our applicants who reside in the State of California.

The latest version of our Privacy Policy can be found here. This Privacy Policy provides you with notice, at or before the point of collection, about the categories of personal information to be collected from you, the purposes for which your personal information is collected or used, and whether that information is sold or shared, so that you can exercise meaningful control over our use of your personal information. We are providing this notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CCPA”).

If you have any questions about CCPA regarding California residents or HCA team members, please contact the Privacy Team at Privacy2@hcs.com.

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Work Locations: Headquarters 1 3161 Michelson Dr. Ste 1900 Irvine 92612

Job: IT Strategy & Planning

Job Type: Regular

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Full-time

Minimum Salary: $: 72,000.00

Maximum Salary: $: 108,000.00

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2026