Portfolio Manager

Qualifications

• 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)
• The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex project portfolios. They will lead multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution and portfolio management.
• Experience running complex VMWare programs and/or coordinating complex stakeholder environments (Client, Partner, OEM, etc.)
• Experience working with Global Financial customers
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas and information to different audiences and levels.
• Strong data analytic skills.
• Strong computer skills, including use of MS Office Projects (Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Expert knowledge of MS Project.
• Expert knowledge of Project Management principles.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a wide range of personnel, from field level to senior management, and to work with clients in other business units and external customers.
• Ability to devise and implement processes.
• Knowledge of the operation of electric utilities.
• Knowledge of IT Operations.

A Brief Overview

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the intake, tracking, and execution of projects and work efforts within a designated work group or department. This role ensures operational efficiency by maintaining project and work management systems, facilitating recurring status meetings, and providing clear reporting on team workload, performance metrics, and project progress. The Portfolio Manager partners closely with senior leaders, project managers, engineers, and field teams to monitor the health of the portfolio and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Additionally, this role may assist in managing the asset database and tracking assets deployed in the field. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership capabilities and experience managing technology portfolios.

Job 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop requirements, adhere to schedules, develop and execute project plans, meet deadlines, and operate under tight time constraints.
• Leverage your expertise to 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 and contribute to the growth and development of the team.

Benefits

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

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

Salary

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $182,000 – $218,400 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

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