IT Porfolio Project Manager - Hybrid

Lead Portfolio Project Manager With Ai And Governance

Position open for a lead portfolio project manager with AI and governance experience open for an enterprise IT company in the Columbus, OH area.

Hybrid, onsite two times a week. Great long term company stability and benefits! Visa sponsorship not available.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience, including 5+ years leading enterprise Agile programs and AI-augmented delivery initiatives.
• PMP and SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Fellow certification required.
• Additional certifications in AI, Lean Portfolio Management, or enterprise Agile strongly preferred.

The lead project manager provides strategic leadership for the most complex enterprise programs and portfolios, driving Agile delivery at scale and championing AI-first project management practices. This role sets the vision for Agile and agentic AI adoption across the IT Project Management function, governs cross-portfolio dependencies, and mentors the full PM team.

Skills Required:

1. Mastery of enterprise Agile and portfolio management platforms (e.g., Azure Dev Ops) with strategic oversight of toolchain selection and governance. 2. Expert in executive communication platforms, AI-powered analytics suites, and enterprise collaboration ecosystems. 3. Expert in enterprise architecture tools, value stream mapping, and AI-powered modeling platforms for strategic planning. 4. Advanced data and analytics literacy, including experience governing AI/ML pipelines, data strategy, and analytics-driven portfolio decisions. 5. Deep technical breadth across enterprise platforms, AI technologies, cloud ecosystems, and digital transformation tools. 6. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 7. Executive-level strategic thinking with the ability to navigate organizational complexity, drive transformation, and make data-driven decisions under uncertainty. 8. Executive influence and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to align C-suite leaders, board members, and enterprise partners. 9. Organizational savvy with the ability to drive enterprise change through executive relationships, political acumen, and strategic communication. 10. Strong written and oral communication skills. 11. Strong interpersonal skills. 12. Industry thought leadership in Agile delivery, AI-augmented project management, and emerging technology trends. 13. Customer service skills. 14. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

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