Project Management Analyst Jobs in Iowa
Project Management Analyst jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and West Des Moines and other Iowa metros, with employers like Corteva Agriscience, CVS Health, and Ryder System hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Purpose:
As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you will serve as a critical partner between business and technology teams, driving the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives that support Athene's growth and innovation. You will lead requirements discovery, business process analysis, and solution design efforts while ensuring business needs are translated into actionable outcomes for development teams.
This role requires strong analytical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and a bias for action. You will influence stakeholders across multiple business areas, identify opportunities for process improvement, and help deliver scalable solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and customer experiences. As Athene continues to grow through innovation and its strategic partnership with Apollo, you will play a key role in enabling technology solutions that support our evolving business needs.
Accountabilities:
Key Deliverables
- Lead business analysis efforts for medium to large-scale projects involving multiple business and technology teams, ensuring successful delivery of business outcomes.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and workshops to identify business needs, dependencies, and solution opportunities.
- Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to define user requirements, acceptance criteria, and user stories that support Agile delivery teams.
- Analyze business processes and recommend innovative, scalable solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience.
- Coordinate and mentor other Business Systems Analysts on project initiatives while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.
- Leverage data, automation, AI-enabled tools, and business analysis best practices to improve decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience:
What You Need to Bring
- 5+ years of business systems analysis experience or relevant experience, including leading requirements gathering and solution design for complex technology initiatives.
- 3+ years of experience working within Agile delivery frameworks or relevant experience, including Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in business analysis methodologies including business process modeling, context diagrams, use cases, user stories, requirements elicitation, and process improvement.
- Experience partnering with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and technology teams to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions while influencing outcomes across multiple functions.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and AI fluency, with the ability to identify innovative opportunities to improve processes and business capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field; BABOK certification preferred.
$105,258.40 - $157,887.60 USD Annual
Annual Salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.
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Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Management Analyst Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Corteva Agriscience5

- CVS Health3

- Ryder System3

- Athene Annuity And Life Company2

- EFCO2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Food & Beverage4
- Agriculture & Farming3
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project management analyst jobs across Iowa.
- Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field
- Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Experience supporting project schedules, budgets, and status reporting
- PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP certification preferred or required
- Strong skills in data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
Project Management Analyst Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project management analyst jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 44+ project management analyst openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and West Des Moines. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
How much do project management analysts make in Iowa?
Project management analysts in Iowa earn a median of about $96,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,000 for the lowest 10% to over $150,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Iowa cities have the most project management analyst jobs?
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and West Des Moines have the most project management analyst openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project management analysts in Iowa?
Employers hiring project management analysts in Iowa include Corteva Agriscience, CVS Health, and Ryder System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project management analyst jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 23% of project management analyst openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for project management analyst jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to project management analyst jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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