Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Paid time off
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled IT Project Portfolio Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will efficiently manage the IT portfolio management process, ensuring it operates effectively and smoothly. This role encompasses many responsibilities, including project intake, prioritization, portfolio planning, resource capacity planning, risk management, value management, optimization, communication, reporting, analytics, project monitoring, phase-gate processes, and governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage IT Portfolio Process: Ensure the IT portfolio management process runs effectively and smoothly, covering all key areas:
Project Intake
Project Prioritization
Portfolio Planning
Resource Capacity Planning
Portfolio Risk Management
Portfolio Value Management
Portfolio Optimization
Portfolio Communication
Portfolio Reporting and Analytics
Project Monitoring
Project Phase-Gate
Portfolio Governance
Design and implement new or improved processes to enhance portfolio management capabilities based on the service provider's needs.
Basic Qualification:
5+ years of IT Portfolio Management experience.
7+ years of experience in project management and/or project delivery accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Visio, and SharePoint is required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project Online Project Portfolio Management (PPM) or similar PPM software.
Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, with strong executive presentation abilities
Proven experience managing an IT project portfolio with a size and complexity similar to the County’s technology environment.
Familiarity with the functioning of a Project Management Office (PMO).
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is mandatory.
Preferred Qualification:
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or similar certification is preferred.