Portfolio Manager

Role Description

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the intake, tracking, and execution of projects and work efforts within a designated work group or department. This role ensures operational efficiency by maintaining project and work management systems, facilitating recurring status meetings, and providing clear reporting on team workload, performance metrics, and project progress. The Portfolio Manager partners closely with senior leaders, project managers, engineers, and field teams to monitor the health of the portfolio and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Additionally, this role may assist in managing the asset database and tracking assets deployed in the field. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership capabilities and experience managing technology portfolio.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in a Portfolio Manager or similar position
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Strong leadership skills and strategic thinking abilities
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex project portfolios
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong data analytic skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Projects (Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint, Power Point)
• Expert knowledge of MS Project
• Expert knowledge of Project Management principles
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a wide range of personnel
• Ability to devise and implement processes
• Knowledge of the operation of electric utilities
• Knowledge of IT Operations

Requirements

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio aligned with organizational strategic objectives
• Work closely with directors to prioritize projects based on business priorities, resource constraints, and risk considerations
• Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio
• Assist in establishing project governance processes and standards
• Demonstrated ability to develop requirements, adhere to schedules, and meet deadlines
• Leverage expertise to manage a diverse portfolio of projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate project risks
• Develop and implement project plans, managing resources and timelines
• Foster strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Drive process improvements and enhance project management practices

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program