Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager

Company: World Wide Technology Location: USA (Onsite) Contract: Permanent Salary: $182,000 - $218,400 annually

About the Role

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee and support the intake, tracking, and execution of projects and work efforts within a designated department. This role is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency by maintaining project and work management systems, facilitating status meetings, and providing clear reporting on team workload, performance metrics, and project progress. You will partner closely with senior leaders, project managers, engineers, and field teams to monitor the health of the portfolio and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex project portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio aligned with organizational strategic objectives.
• Work closely with directors to prioritize projects based on business priorities, resource constraints, and risk considerations.
• Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic goals and efficient utilization of resources.
• Assist in establishing project governance processes and standards to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across the project portfolio.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring seamless execution.
• Develop and implement project plans, managing resources and timelines to meet business objectives.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, delivering exceptional service and support.
• Drive process improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance project management practices.
• May assist in managing the asset database and tracking assets deployed in the field.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in a Portfolio Manager or similar position.
• 10+ years in a Senior Project Manager role within a professional services and/or managed services organization.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Experience running complex VMWare Programs and/or coordinating complex stakeholder environments (Client, Partner, OEM, etc.).
• Experience working with Global Financial customers.
• Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex project portfolios.
• Strong data analytic skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to different audiences and levels.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a wide range of personnel, from field level to senior management.
• Ability to devise and implement processes.
• Knowledge of the operation of electric utilities is a plus.
• Knowledge of IT Operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Projects (Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Expert knowledge of MS Project.
• Expert knowledge of Project Management principles.

What We Offer

WWT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed for employee well-being:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year), 10 Holidays per year, Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Leave.
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.

WWT strives to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. We cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members.