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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job