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Portfolio Project Manager Contract: 12 Months
4 days hybrid in Kings of Prussia, PA - Locals only (Mon-Thur)
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to oversee and optimize our portfolio of 30-40 IT-enabled business application projects, with individual project values ranging from $200K to $2M.
This strategic role requires exceptional organizational skills, technical acumen, and the ability to drive complex initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Portfolio Management & Strategy Manage and oversee a portfolio of 30-40 concurrent IT business application projects valued between $200K-$2M each
Develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio roadmaps aligned with business strategy and objectives
Conduct portfolio health assessments and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics
Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio to maximize ROI and business value delivery
Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, including stage gates and decision criteria
Project Oversight & Coordination Provide strategic oversight and guidance to individual project managers and project teams
Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies and best practices across all projects
Facilitate cross-project dependencies identification and resolution
Monitor project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure portfolio-level objectives are met
Drive standardization of project management tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms
Stakeholder Management & Communication Serve as primary liaison between executive leadership and project teams
Present portfolio status, risks, and recommendations to C-level executives and board members
Facilitate portfolio steering committee meetings and strategic planning sessions
Manage relationships with key business stakeholders, IT leadership, and external vendors
Ensure transparent communication of portfolio performance and strategic initiatives
Risk Management & Quality Assurance Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio-level risks and interdependencies
Establish quality gates and review processes to ensure project deliverables meet business requirements Implement change management processes for portfolio scope, budget, and timeline adjustments
Develop contingency plans and resource reallocation strategies for at-risk projects
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio success
Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned for portfolio optimization
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance portfolio delivery capabilities
Benchmark portfolio performance against industry standards and best practices
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification strongly preferred
Additional certifications in Agile, ITIL, or business analysis highly valued
Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience with at least 5 years in portfolio management
Proven track record managing complex IT business application projects with budgets exceeding $200K Experience overseeing portfolios of 20+ concurrent projects
Strong background in enterprise software implementations, digital transformation, or business application development
Experience working with C-level executives and board-level reporting
Advanced proficiency in portfolio management tools (Microsoft Project Server, Clarity PPM, or similar)
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools for portfolio analytics
Knowledge of enterprise architecture and business application integration
Familiarity with financial modeling and ROI analysis for IT investments
Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing teams of 50+ resources across multiple projects Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
Proven ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups
Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree
Experience in specific industry verticals relevant to our business applications
Background in vendor management and contract negotiation for large IT projects
Experience with cloud migration projects and SaaS implementations
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for business applications
Previous experience in organizations undergoing digital transformation
Success Metrics Portfolio on-time delivery rate above 85%
Portfolio budget variance within +/- 5%
Business value realization targets achieved for 90% of completed projects
Stakeholder satisfaction scores above 4.0/5.0
Resource utilization optimization of 80% or higher across the portfolio
Required Skill Profession
Management
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