Mgr EPMO Portfolio (Business Relationship Management)

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Pay Grade

19

Position Summary

The Manager EPMO Portfolio leads and manages multiple complex programs and projects on behalf of a designated business area Portfolio. Provides leadership and has accountability for execution of several concurrent programs and projects managed by multiple direct report employee and contractor team members. This position is responsible for establishing and improving the business processes, methods, tools, and metrics necessary to drive consistent project delivery excellence. The Manager EPMO Portfolio collaborates with business partners across the Enterprise to build relationships necessary to drive excellence and value delivery in execution. This position plays a significant role in mastering cross-functional collaboration and defining tangible business outcomes. This role is responsible for timely and effective written and verbal communications within the portfolio and across stakeholder groups. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Enterprise Program Management as part of the Office of the CIO. The Manager Portfolio also has responsibility for the leadership, coordination, and sustainment of the EPMO processes and functions. This position will also be responsible for managing EPMO employee direct reports and contractors. Additionally, the Manager EPMO Portfolio will be responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to existing EPMO processes with a focus on driving the maturity of program and project delivery excellence.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and partner across business and IT areas to manage a portfolio of programs and projects overseeing planning, execution, budget, delivery health, reporting and analysis.
• Track progress on all managed initiatives within the supported portfolio (issues, risks, schedule, changes, costs, and scope); provide up-dates to supervisors, executives and stakeholders as required. Manage project schedules and task details; utilize project management tools and reports appropriately.
• Manage the portfolio budget and financial health in partnership with Executive Leadership and Financial Services.
• Possesses strong Executive presence along with the ability to manage and meet expectations of Senior and Executive leadership.
• Has significant experience successfully managing projects, people, and / or departments.
• Ability to execute the EPMO management process, deliverables and operational cadences in strict accordance with EPMO management standards and best practices.
• Act as an escalation point for program/project managers in the supported portfolio; including impact assessment of project resources, schedule and cost issues/changes.
• Facilitate the joint business and EPMO portfolio processes required to approve and prioritize new business area initiatives and portfolio investments.
• Manage and balance EPMO assigned members' workload and assignments; ensure team members understand and accept their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities; ensure consistency of project execution to standards and achievement of project objectives.
• Support but also hold each Business & Technology Leader responsible for their commitments to program or project deliverables.
• Model the behaviors necessary to deploy and deliver EPMO portfolio results within the supported business areas.
• Support the organization in the adoption of a maturing ePMO process.
• Evaluate organizational capability and capacity to assist in the development, validation, and assessment of project objectives, priority, feasibility, readiness and alignment to corporate strategies.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the projects and programs across the supported portfolio providing guidance where needed to champion value delivery.
• Facilitate Key Performance Indicators (KPI)/metrics, standards, reporting mechanisms and decision-making forums.
• Provide consulting support and advise leadership on overall planning, prioritization, execution and delivery of the portfolio investments.
• Seek to partner input for continuous improvement of the EPMO portfolio management process.
• Work in collaboration with the business areas, project management, and other portfolio managers to deliver the agreed-upon results.
• Serve as a member of the EPMO Management Team.
• Provide EPMO portfolio information and consulting to other business area team members to assist with their resource deployment and utilization, business impact, and overall planning knowledge.
• Support each level of Management and Executive Leadership to ensure high standards of delivery on their commitments to the managed portfolio of work.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Program/Project and Portfolio Management leadership experience managing budgets more than $20M. Demonstrated success at collaborating and leading by influence. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business executives, leaders, with all levels of professionals, and with project managers and teams. Proven ability to prepare and present executive-level material. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) from PMI Institute or similar industry recognized project management certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an appropriate discipline, such as business administration, finance, accounting, construction management, etc.
• Change Management Professional Certification such as ACMP or Prosci.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, business planning, negotiation, problem-solving skills.
• Experience in technology, energy, or utility industry.

Competencies

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions Building and Supporting Teams Communicates Effectively Setting a Strategic Vision Driving Continuous Improvement Working with Ambiguity

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution; or similar level of analytical capability gained through demonstrated success in a related position.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.