Portfolio Manager - Technology

About the position

Responsibilities

• Leads the definition, implementation and review of the organization's technology portfolio management framework.
• Authorizes the structure of portfolios and is responsible for alignment with business strategy & objectives and with emerging digital opportunities.
• Sets parameters for the prioritisation of resources and the changes to be implemented and recommends and implements the corrective action by engaging and influencing senior management.
• Leads the ongoing monitoring and review of technology portfolios for impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realized.
• Responsible for implementing effective portfolio governance arrangements supported by effective reporting.
• Plans, schedules, monitors and reports on activities related to the portfolio to ensure that each part of the portfolio contributes to the overall achievement of the portfolio.
• Engages and influences senior leaders to ensure the technology portfolio will deliver the agreed business objectives
• Identifies issues with portfolio structure, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realized through the collection, summarization and reporting of the portfolio KPIs.
• Ensures that technology program/project service owners adhere to the agreed portfolio management approach and timetable and that they provide the appropriate information to agreed targets of timelines and accuracy.
• Produces reports as appropriate for portfolio governance, including making recommendations for changes to the portfolio.
• Communicates the change program vision to staff at all levels of the business and keeps a focus on business objectives.
• Maintains the business case for funding the technology portfolio and confirms continuing business viability of the portfolio at regular intervals.
• Defines the approach, policy & sets standards for support provided for managing and monitoring technology portfolios, programs, and projects.
• This includes governance management of resources, directing & leading the implementation & ongoing operation of an effective service organization.
• Ensures delivery of effective services & resources is in line with current & planned demand and reviewing the effective provision.
• Uses recommended technology portfolio, program & project control solutions for planning, scheduling, tracking & forecast data.
• Sets up project/program/portfolio files, compiles & distributes reports to respective stakeholders.
• Provides administrative services to project review boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings.
• Provides guidance on project management software, procedures, processes, tools & techniques.
• Provides guidance on individual technology project/program proposals & funding allocation.
• Supports programs by providing a cross program view on risk, change, quality, finance or configuration management.
• Evaluates project and/or program performance and recommends changes where necessary.
• Advises on the available standards, procedures, methods, tools & techniques.
• Contributes to reviews & audits of project & program management to ensure conformance to standards.
• Sets strategy for the management of the portfolio of technology services and aligns technology service management with organizational strategies, objectives and emerging opportunities.
• Promotes the opportunities technology offers the organization, including the feasibility of change and its likely impact.
• Authorizes the establishment of new or modified technology service delivery capabilities and integrates in-house and outsourced options, as well as delivery options leveraging multiple service delivery capabilities.
• Authorizes allocation of resources for the planning, development and delivery of all technical services and products.
• Maintains an overview of the contribution of technology services to organizational success.

Requirements

• Bach Deg and/or Equivalent Exp
• 10+ years

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree
• No Experience
• Project Management Prof

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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