Project Manager - IT Portfolio Project Manager - Quadrant, Inc.
Ashburn, VA 20103
About the Job
IT Portfolio Project Manager
Ashburn, VA
MUST:
Must currently have a CBP Public Trust or Active Secret Clearance
Experienced IT Portfolio Project Manager
5+ years experience of portfolio and/or business technology management experience
3+ Years Prior Project Management experience
Experience driving a culture of transparency and accountability, enabling information-based decision making in the management of IT investments
Establishing portfolio capabilities that will include the data requirements, process and roles, systems and governance, drive the adoption and uptake across the organization
Establish Capabilities for business value management, inclusive of business case development, investment cost and benefits measurement, benefits tracking, value showback and cost/benefit optimization
Develop capabilities for Technology Business Management (TBM) to support business Value Realization of investments in IT across the enterprise portfolio
Expand the company s use of TBM tools beyond infrastructure cost, management and more holistically mange IT costs related to investments
The portfolio manager will be responsible for the budget formulation, budget execution and improvement of the information technology/information management investment portfolio
IT Systems Management knowledge-knowledge of the asset and process management practices, requirements and support services of the IT function is preferred
Experience in risk management is preferred
Experience managing in a matrix environment is preferred
Technical experience in management of accounting and in computer applications systems is preferred
BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field with 5-7 years of experience in a comparable role within IT, utilizing Financial or business intelligence data applications
Current Project Management credential (PMP)
DUTIES:
Understands core internal and external IT services and consistently drives business value through these services
Addresses business needs with an emphasis on standard solutions
Collaborate with business partners in the region to define technology strategy that maximizes business value and minimizing time to market
Define priorities for business and associated technology investments, leveraging product line organization
Oversee BA teams within region and drive collaborations and sharing of best practices
Align stakeholders around common measurable goals
Be accountable for delivery and operational IT expense
Understand core internal IT services and new technologies and approaches to drive business value
Engage with external clients
Lead the design, implementation and adoption of investment portfolio management capabilities for Business Value Realization, IT Cost Benchmarking, and Technology Business Management (TBM)
Experience in establishing and managing Business Value Realization practices
Strong relationship management skills to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Financial experience with familiarity with budgetary planning and cost reporting
Previous industry experience in technology business management
Ability to provide business/financial advice to executives, controllers and directors on business management related matters
Proven leadership experience including knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for gaining the cooperation and support of others
Demonstrates ability to manage small to medium sized technical/infrastructure projects- managing scope, schedule, resources, risks/issues, and cost
Creates a collaborative partnership among IT leaders and portfolio stakeholders, and enables resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions
Adheres to IT s Project Delivery methodology
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth in agile project/program management and other key areas
Performs other critical tasks as required
Manage the funnel of proposed IT investments for assigned operational PMO, and review new program submissions to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness and compliance with IT standards
Participates in customer meetings to ensure services meet customer expectations and incorporates them within the service catalog
Prepares and supports reporting and communication to maximize stakeholder understanding of the IT Service Catalog and related costs
Promotes service improvements on an ongoing basis to continually improve quality and customer satisfaction with IT services, including the design of new services within the IT Portfolio
Review service metrics (KPIs) that identify the success of the services being utilized to recommend and coordinate implementation of changes to services to improve metrics
*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.
Ashburn, VA
MUST:
Must currently have a CBP Public Trust or Active Secret Clearance
Experienced IT Portfolio Project Manager
5+ years experience of portfolio and/or business technology management experience
3+ Years Prior Project Management experience
Experience driving a culture of transparency and accountability, enabling information-based decision making in the management of IT investments
Establishing portfolio capabilities that will include the data requirements, process and roles, systems and governance, drive the adoption and uptake across the organization
Establish Capabilities for business value management, inclusive of business case development, investment cost and benefits measurement, benefits tracking, value showback and cost/benefit optimization
Develop capabilities for Technology Business Management (TBM) to support business Value Realization of investments in IT across the enterprise portfolio
Expand the company s use of TBM tools beyond infrastructure cost, management and more holistically mange IT costs related to investments
The portfolio manager will be responsible for the budget formulation, budget execution and improvement of the information technology/information management investment portfolio
IT Systems Management knowledge-knowledge of the asset and process management practices, requirements and support services of the IT function is preferred
Experience in risk management is preferred
Experience managing in a matrix environment is preferred
Technical experience in management of accounting and in computer applications systems is preferred
BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field with 5-7 years of experience in a comparable role within IT, utilizing Financial or business intelligence data applications
Current Project Management credential (PMP)
DUTIES:
Understands core internal and external IT services and consistently drives business value through these services
Addresses business needs with an emphasis on standard solutions
Collaborate with business partners in the region to define technology strategy that maximizes business value and minimizing time to market
Define priorities for business and associated technology investments, leveraging product line organization
Oversee BA teams within region and drive collaborations and sharing of best practices
Align stakeholders around common measurable goals
Be accountable for delivery and operational IT expense
Understand core internal IT services and new technologies and approaches to drive business value
Engage with external clients
Lead the design, implementation and adoption of investment portfolio management capabilities for Business Value Realization, IT Cost Benchmarking, and Technology Business Management (TBM)
Experience in establishing and managing Business Value Realization practices
Strong relationship management skills to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Financial experience with familiarity with budgetary planning and cost reporting
Previous industry experience in technology business management
Ability to provide business/financial advice to executives, controllers and directors on business management related matters
Proven leadership experience including knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for gaining the cooperation and support of others
Demonstrates ability to manage small to medium sized technical/infrastructure projects- managing scope, schedule, resources, risks/issues, and cost
Creates a collaborative partnership among IT leaders and portfolio stakeholders, and enables resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions
Adheres to IT s Project Delivery methodology
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth in agile project/program management and other key areas
Performs other critical tasks as required
Manage the funnel of proposed IT investments for assigned operational PMO, and review new program submissions to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness and compliance with IT standards
Participates in customer meetings to ensure services meet customer expectations and incorporates them within the service catalog
Prepares and supports reporting and communication to maximize stakeholder understanding of the IT Service Catalog and related costs
Promotes service improvements on an ongoing basis to continually improve quality and customer satisfaction with IT services, including the design of new services within the IT Portfolio
Review service metrics (KPIs) that identify the success of the services being utilized to recommend and coordinate implementation of changes to services to improve metrics
Source : Quadrant, Inc.