Churchill Downs Race Track
Business Analyst - PMO
The Business Analyst, PMO is a proactive and detail-oriented professional responsible for managing the end-to-end intake, grooming, and prioritization processes for new project requests. This role acts as a liaison between business stakeholders and the IT organization to clarify scope and requirements, and ensure that project requests are well-documented, organizationally aligned, and ready for decision-making. Through strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration, this role drives clarity and consistency across the project pipeline. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, the analyst supports process optimization and ensures accurate documentation and reporting to enable transparency and governance. Ability to obtain racing and/or gaming licenses as required in any jurisdiction where CDI operates. The gaming industry is highly regulated and as such demands an extensive background check to obtain a license. Education and experience required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or equivalent experience Three to five years' related work experience Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development Highly self-motivated and directed Exceptional presentation, collaboration and communication skills Superb recordkeeping, documentation, time management and organizational skills Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to conduct research into project and portfolio management issues as required Strong understanding of project and portfolio capacity management techniques Familiarity with the functioning of a PMO Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification CBAP or PMI-PBA Certification CAPM Lean/Six Sigma Certification(s) Physical requirements and working conditions: Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Regular use of a keyboard and mouse for typing and navigating software. Viewing a computer screen for prolonged periods. Ability to manipulate paperwork, including filing, sorting, and organizing. Moving within the office environment to attend meetings, use office equipment, or interact with colleagues. Occasional lifting of office supplies or paperwork (up to 20 pounds). Speaking and listening to colleagues and clients in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing. Working in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels. Performing repetitive tasks such as data entry or document preparation. Working under artificial lighting conditions typical of an office environment, which may include fluorescent or LED lighting. Role is onsite five days a week at the Louisville, KY CDI headquarters office. Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event - The Kentucky Derby. We own and operate Derby City Gaming, a historical racing machine facility in Louisville, Kentucky. We also own and operate the largest online horse racing wagering platform in the U.S., Twinspires.com. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games in eight states.
The Business Analyst, PMO is a proactive and detail-oriented professional responsible for managing the end-to-end intake, grooming, and prioritization processes for new project requests. This role acts as a liaison between business stakeholders and the IT organization to clarify scope and requirements, and ensure that project requests are well-documented, organizationally aligned, and ready for decision-making. Through strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration, this role drives clarity and consistency across the project pipeline. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, the analyst supports process optimization and ensures accurate documentation and reporting to enable transparency and governance. Ability to obtain racing and/or gaming licenses as required in any jurisdiction where CDI operates. The gaming industry is highly regulated and as such demands an extensive background check to obtain a license. Education and experience required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or equivalent experience Three to five years' related work experience Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development Highly self-motivated and directed Exceptional presentation, collaboration and communication skills Superb recordkeeping, documentation, time management and organizational skills Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to conduct research into project and portfolio management issues as required Strong understanding of project and portfolio capacity management techniques Familiarity with the functioning of a PMO Preferred: ITIL Foundation Certification CBAP or PMI-PBA Certification CAPM Lean/Six Sigma Certification(s) Physical requirements and working conditions: Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Regular use of a keyboard and mouse for typing and navigating software. Viewing a computer screen for prolonged periods. Ability to manipulate paperwork, including filing, sorting, and organizing. Moving within the office environment to attend meetings, use office equipment, or interact with colleagues. Occasional lifting of office supplies or paperwork (up to 20 pounds). Speaking and listening to colleagues and clients in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing. Working in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels. Performing repetitive tasks such as data entry or document preparation. Working under artificial lighting conditions typical of an office environment, which may include fluorescent or LED lighting. Role is onsite five days a week at the Louisville, KY CDI headquarters office. Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event - The Kentucky Derby. We own and operate Derby City Gaming, a historical racing machine facility in Louisville, Kentucky. We also own and operate the largest online horse racing wagering platform in the U.S., Twinspires.com. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games in eight states.