Portfolio Manager

Job Title: Portfolio Manager Location: Holmdel, NJ ( 2 days onsite) Type: Temp to perm Pay Rate: $70- $75/hr The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing portfolio planning and delivery for end-to-end solutions aligned to the business strategy. The Portfolio Manager understands the business financial, technical, and operations contexts and supports business and technology leadership teams in managing delivery of their strategic roadmap. Cient company has established the Enterprise Portfolio Management & Governance Organization to drive measurable, consistent, predictable portfolio delivery to accelerate and optimize value-add solutions across all of Client Company's Lines of Business. To drive these outcomes, Client Company is seeking a candidate with extensive experience as a project portfolio and/or program manager managing large transformational initiatives. A successful candidate will be able to coordinate and drive strategic roadmap delivery enabling business operational excellence and meeting target KPIs. You Will Orchestrate portfolio planning & delivery across business, finance and technology leadership providing data-driven insights for prioritization. Manage portfolio delivery roadmap aligned to strategic objectives ensuring outcomes are implemented within schedule, financials, and scope. Manage portfolio spending, forecasting expenses, progress measurement and audit compliance to Portfolio governance. Facilitate business case creation and changes in accordance with Enterprise Portfolio management process including capacity assessment & prioritization impacts. Foster Operational Excellence in portfolio intake through delivery process focusing on continually improving efficiency, driving consistency, and achieving business objectives. Manage expectations of and influence several diverse stakeholders, through effective communication to accomplish business strategic objectives through portfolio delivery. Provide guidance to delivery teams on the use and application of portfolio management tools in alignment with enterprise portfolio management guidelines. Reporting Relationships As Portfolio Manager you will report to our Head of Enterprise Portfolio who reports to Strategy Planning & Transformation Office under Digital & Technology. You Have A Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience. A minimum of ten years of program and portfolio management. A minimum of five years recent experience leading programs through Agile / SAFe / Iterative / Hybrid methodologies. Demonstrated an understanding of business line initiatives, and highly specialized working knowledge of program or project management methodologies (e.g., SAFe, agile, waterfall, etc.) and be comfortable working in a complex matrix environment. Demonstrated experience successfully managing large transformational programs with multiple business and technology stakeholders. Highly proficient using ServiceNow SPM, JIRA, SharePoint, and other software for project and task management. Process Improvement methodology experience preferred (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, SAFe, etc.). An ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner. Excellent problem-solving analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail. Domain experience in insurance and / or financial industries. Estimated Min Rate : $70.00 Estimated Max Rate : $75.00 Benefits Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yoh Services LLC