We are seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Senior Manager to lead and mature enterprise-wide portfolio management practices, ensuring strategic initiatives are aligned, financially governed, and delivered through a structured, value-driven portfolio model.
This role will act as a critical bridge between strategy and execution, driving portfolio prioritization, governance, demand management, financial oversight, and portfolio performance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Portfolio Management
- Lead the enterprise-wide PPM framework, operating model, and governance standards
- Align portfolio investments with business strategy and strategic priorities
- Drive portfolio planning, sequencing, prioritization, and dependency management
- Define KPIs and value realization frameworks across the portfolio
Demand & Portfolio Governance
- Establish centralized demand intake and approval processes
- Define project classification standards and portfolio segmentation models
- Implement governance frameworks, stage gates, and approval workflows
- Ensure portfolio transparency, controls, and executive reporting
Portfolio Prioritization & Financial Oversight
- Lead portfolio prioritization using value, risk, cost, and dependencies criteria
- Optimize resource allocation across competing initiatives
- Oversee portfolio budgets, financial tracking, and investment governance
- Drive benefits realization and monitor portfolio financial performance
Performance Reporting & Tools
- Establish executive dashboards, portfolio reporting, and performance metrics
- Provide insights on risks, dependencies, and portfolio health
- Lead implementation and governance of PPM tools and integrated platforms
- Ensure a single source of truth across project and portfolio data
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Define and drive the PPM maturity roadmap
- Benchmark against industry best practices (PMI, Axelos)
- Lead transformation initiatives to improve portfolio effectiveness
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree or MBA preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Project, Program, or Portfolio Management
- Strong experience establishing or transforming enterprise PPM functions
- Experience in portfolio prioritization, governance, and investment planning
- Strong background in financial governance and budget oversight
- Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Proven people leadership experience
Preferred Certifications
- PMP (Required)
- PfMP or PgMP (Highly Preferred)
