Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery support for a portfolio of transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with program sponsors, technology teams, business leaders, and project/business adoption professionals to translate strategies into prioritized roadmaps, ensure delivery discipline, and improve portfolio performance through strong governance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of programs and initiatives by establishing structure, cadence, and governance to support on-time, on-scope execution and benefit realization.

  • Partner with leaders and sponsors to translate business strategies into actionable plans, sequencing recommendations, and portfolio roadmaps within assigned area(s) of responsibility.

  • Support medium- to long-range planning by contributing analysis, insights, and options to inform line of business and functional priorities.

  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (matrixed) to deliver work programs and key milestones; remove blockers and drive decisions through appropriate governance forums.

  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities to improve portfolio processes, standards, and reporting; implement enhancements to strengthen delivery outcomes.

  • Oversee portfolio resourcing and demand planning for assigned initiatives; surface capacity constraints, tradeoffs, and recommendations to leadership.

  • Manage budget tracking and financial stewardship for assigned portfolio areas; monitor forecasts, variances, and value delivery, partnering with Finance and delivery leads as needed.

  • Ensure effective portfolio reporting by maintaining dashboards, executive summaries, and governance materials; provide clear insights on health, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.

  • Monitor and manage portfolio performance using defined metrics and controls; escalate issues and risks with recommended mitigations.

  • Maintain standards, policies, and procedures within the portfolio management discipline; translate policy into operational plans and support adoption across stakeholders.

  • Represent portfolio management in key internal working sessions and governance meetings; influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations and effective facilitation.

  • Stay current on relevant policy, compliance, and best practices to ensure programs align with applicable requirements and internal controls.

  • Create, manage and monitor all PS and S&I Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA’s), budgets and resources to ensure value for money and that services are delivered/commissioned within the available budget.

  • Ensure effective financial reporting within the wider governance and reporting requirements.

  • Monitor performance in relation to areas of responsibility and provide regular reports to senior managers, other stakeholders, and the wider professional network.

  • Work with colleagues to ensure that annual and medium-term plans are drawn up and linked to corporate priorities and local budgets, and that associated arrangements in place to monitor performance against plans.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, organizational design, or other relevant field; or equivalent experience

  • Ten years of portfolio management, program management, transformation, or continuous improvement experience in a similar environment or consulting/planning role

  • Experience with resource and demand planning (forecasting, capacity management, prioritization) and execution

  • Power BI (or equivalent) dashboard/report development experience; ability to translate data into actionable insights

  • Strong understanding of project/program management principles, methodologies, and tools

  • Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (as applicable to people leadership and workforce practices)

  • Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills—able to work effectively with employees at multiple organizational levels

  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment

  • Commitment to high professional ethical standards and fostering an inclusive workplace

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications

  • Experience implementing portfolio governance standards, operating rhythms, and value tracking/benefits realization

  • Understanding of finance and accounting treatment

  • Proficiency with MS Excel

Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid office environment (3 days a week in office): Baltimore/Cedar Rapids/Denver/Philadelphia

Compensation:

  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $160,000 - $169,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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