Portfolio Manager (Supporting Central and East Regions)

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end oversight of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with clients to prioritize initiatives based on value, resources, and risk, maintaining clarity and momentum in a dynamic environment.
• Establish and enforce standardized processes for project intake, tracking, and execution.
• Maintain transparency and accountability across the portfolio, managing resource allocation to support strategic and operational needs.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, partners, and delivery teams.
• Lead regular portfolio review sessions, facilitate decision-making, and communicate progress clearly and effectively across all levels.
• Guide Program Managers in developing detailed project plans, ensuring scope, schedules, and resources are effectively managed.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, removing obstacles to keep programs on track, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee financial aspects of the portfolio, including revenue forecasting, margin optimization, utilization, and backlog management to maximize profitability.
• Develop insightful dashboards and reports that provide real-time visibility into portfolio health.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance delivery quality, operational efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related fields; Advanced degrees or MBA preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Agile, SAFe, or ITIL are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management, with at least 5 years leading large-scale IT or infrastructure programs, preferably in Professional Services or Managed Services.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strategic vision, and success managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing multimillion-dollar programs.
• Excellent communication skills—able to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with project management and analytics tools such as MS Project, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
• High emotional intelligence, conflict resolution skills, and a collaborative approach to leadership.

What We're Looking For

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from any approved location within the United States.