Portfolio Manager - Strategic Projects

Make an Impact With UsAt Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Portfolio Manager - Strategic Projects manages and optimizes Vallourec North America strategic project portfolio, ensuring initiatives align with business strategy and deliver strategic and economic value. The role leads portfolio intake, evaluation, prioritization, governance, performance monitoring, and executive reporting, while overseeing consistent application of the NA Strategic Projects Framework. Working across functions, the position provides leadership with clear visibility and decision support on portfolio priorities, investments, risks, resource requirements, dependencies, and expected benefits.Your Role at a GlanceManage the North America strategic project portfolio, including initiative intake, screening, prioritization, sequencing, and periodic revalidation based on strategic alignment, expected value, risk, feasibility, and resource requirementsMaintain an integrated view of portfolio priorities, phase-gate status, investments, expected benefits, risks, interdependencies, constraints, and resource demandLead portfolio governance and facilitate portfolio and phase-gate reviews, ensuring initiatives meet established evaluation criteria and decision requirementsProvide executive-level reporting, analysis, and recommendations on portfolio performance, investment trade-offs, resource allocation, risks, and decisions requiredReview Express Business Cases to confirm the strategic rationale, preliminary value proposition, investment requirements, key risks, and readiness of new initiatives to advanceCoordinate Deep Dive evaluations and the development of decision-ready business cases, ensuring alternatives and strategic, commercial, operational, financial, and implementation considerations are thoroughly evaluatedEvaluate and challenge business cases, assumptions, and recommendations to provide leadership with a sound basis for investment and phase-gate decisionsMonitor portfolio performance, expected benefits, and business-case alignment, coordinating revalidation when scope, cost, timing, risk, assumptions, or business conditions changeDrive consistent application and continuous improvement of the NA Strategic Projects Framework, including governance, phase-gate discipline, portfolio tools, project readiness, benefits realization, and lessons learnedWhat Sets You ApartWe're looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or related field5+ years of portfolio management, project finance, or strategic project experienceAdvanced financial modeling capability, including integrated P&L, cash flow, capital investment, scenario, sensitivity, and return analysesProven experience developing, reviewing, and challenging business cases and translating analyses into clear investment recommendationsExperience establishing or supporting project portfolio management processes, including intake, screening, prioritization, governance, resource alignment, performance monitoring, and benefits realizationProven experience in strategic analysis and the ability to translate complex financial, commercial, and operational data into clear business insights and recommendationsStrong attention to detail, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, work independently in ambiguous environments, and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills, with the ability to present complex analyses clearly to senior leadershipAbility to build cross-functional alignment through influence and collaboration with stakeholders across the organizationExperience in manufacturing or industrial operations is highly valuable. Knowledge of OCTG or related energy industries is preferredPMP or portfolio management certification from an accredited source is highly valuable and preferredAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required; experience with Power BI and enterprise planning, portfolio, or project management systems is preferredWhat Powers Your PerformanceSuccess in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who possess:Strategic thinking with the ability to connect initiatives to business objectives and value creationPortfolio perspective and the ability to recommend priorities, sequencing, trade-offs, and resource allocationAnalytical rigor, attention to detail, financial acumen, and disciplined investment evaluationExecutive communication and the ability to translate complex analyses into clear decisions and recommendationsCross-functional leadership, influence, and collaborationAccountability, resilience, and flexibility in managing ambiguity and changing prioritiesSafety mindsetHigh attention to detailContinuous improvement mindset and challenge the status quoConsistent teamwork through shared learning and feedbackHow We Support Your SuccessWe're committed to helping you thrive on the job and beyond. That's why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageCompany-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term DisabilityProfit Sharing: Up to 4%401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting periodPaid Parental LeavePaid Holidays: 10 days plus 1 floating holidayPaid Vacation TimePerformance-Based Bonus ProgramTuition ReimbursementSafety is a core value. We maintain clear expectations, ongoing training, and shared accountability to protect our people every day.Job SummaryRequisition Number: PORTF003031Job Category: MarketingSchedule: Full-Time