Summary: The Portfolio Manager will oversee large, complex IT or infrastructure programs, leading multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution and portfolio management. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and extensive experience in program/project management within a Professional Services or Managed Services environment. The ideal candidate will also have a solid background in budgeting and financial reporting for multimillion-dollar programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage large, complex, cross-functional IT or infrastructure programs.
- Ensure effective project execution and portfolio management.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for multimillion-dollar programs.
- Communicate complex ideas and information to various audiences and levels.
- Utilize program planning tools for governance and risk management.
- Foster strong leadership and strategic thinking within multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, or related field; Advanced degree or MBA preferred.
- PMP or PgMP, Agile, SAFe, or ITIL certifications a plus.
- 10+ years in program/project management, with 5+ years leading large, complex programs.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure and program planning tools.
- Exceptional interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Salary (Rate): £56.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Title: Portfolio Manager
Duration: 12 Months
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in business management, engineering or related field; Advanced degree or MBA preferred.
- PMP or PgMP, Agile, SAFe, or ITIL certifications a plus.
- 10+ years in program/project management, with 5+ years leading large, complex, cross-functional IT or infrastructure programs in a Professional Services and/or Managed Services environment
- 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.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for multimillion-dollar programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas and information to different audiences and levels.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, governance, risk management, and program planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI).
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence.