Portfolio Project Manager - RIT Solutions : Job Details

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