IT Portfolio Governance Manager at Holland & Knight aligning project portfolios with organizational goals and ensuring effective governance across business units.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and align department portfolio projects with organizational goals and objectives.
Improve and streamline strategies to prioritize projects based on business value and resource availability.
Establish and maintain project governance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all projects.
Provide oversight and review of project plans, budgets, and schedules to identify potential risks and issues proactively.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, department heads, and external partners/vendors.
Act as a liaison between the Portfolio Governance Committee and the various business units to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
Use project monitoring tools and industry standards to observe project performance and track metrics including project status, budget variance, and resource utilization.
Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on project status, risks, and achievements.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains across business functions.
Drive the adoption of best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance project management capabilities and outcomes.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, project management, or a related discipline.
5–7 years of experience in project/portfolio governance, program management, or a related role.
Demonstrated experience in establishing governance frameworks and managing enterprise-level portfolios.
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Portfolio Management (e.g., PfMP).
Strong understanding of portfolio and project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile).
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a strategic mindset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Firsthand experience in project management software and portfolio tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow).
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a demanding environment.
Benefits
comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners;
life and AD&D insurance;
short and long term disability insurance;
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs;
FSAs for dependent care;
health advocacy services;
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members;
401(k);
profit sharing;
pre-tax transit and parking program;
backup dependent care;
senior care planning support;
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers;
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
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