VPII Portfolio Manager

Job Overview

The VPII of Technology Portfolio Management is responsible for providing portfolio management support to agile and project teams. This role supports the following EPMO service offerings: Program Epics Management, People Management & Coaching, Quality Management, Reporting, Benefits Management, Governance of processes, standards, etc. The VPII works closely with project and scrum teams and reports directly to the SVP of Enterprise Portfolio Planning & Management.

Responsibilities

• Present portfolio health to executive team (CIO Direct) monthly
• Identify, elevate and resolve critical portfolio insights, opportunities and gaps
• Lead bi‑weekly meetings for an executive audience
• Coordinate with program managers, technology and business executives to assure OKRs are aligned within the portfolio and to enterprise goals
• Talent Management for program managers, portfolio leads, release train engineers and scrum masters
• Support portfolio, program and project managers in developing upfront estimates of time and resource utilization through organized discovery with stakeholders
• Manage the portfolio budget, coordinate with finance leadership to ensure funds are used efficiently
• Arbitrate and resolve conflict within the portfolio when necessary
• Understand when escalation is appropriate and provide clear definition of impediments to executives
• Assist organizational change management and enterprise intake control in defining the changes requested by stakeholders and prioritize those that will result in the best outcome for the firm
• Plan and manage outsourced projects and third‑party vendors when necessary
• Create and maintain monthly executive reporting standards

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration skills, client‑focused, team‑oriented, and excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills and judgment in ambiguous situations
• Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills, with active listening, problem‑solving, and ability to communicate with both technical and business users
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a changing environment; proactive in seeking information
• 4‑year college degree, preferably in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications or related technical field
• At least 10 years of experience managing highly complex and matrixed IT programs, budgets up to $25M
• At least 5 years of experience managing people with a proven track record of developing talent
• Deep understanding of and ability to manage Project and Software Development Life Cycle(s) using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Preferences

• Agile or PMP certification
• Experience monitoring and managing vendor performance
• Experience managing requirement solution workshops
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of JIRA, Confluence or similar tools

Compensation

Pay Range: $155,530.00 - $259,148.00 (Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.)

Benefits

LPL Total Rewards package includes 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

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