INNOVATION MANAGER

SBH Careers•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT PMO Innovation Manager plays a critical role in driving disciplined execution and informed decision-making across the IT project portfolio while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This role exists to ensure consistent Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) adherence across all IT projects, to facilitate IT PMO ceremonies and governance cadence, and to leverage the PPM ecosystem to provide transparent, data-driven insights into resource demand, project run rates, and overall project performance. This role partners closely with IT Leadership, Finance, Architecture, and Delivery teams to ensure projects are properly set up, governed, executed, and closed in alignment with SBH delivery standards—while also helping cultivate ideas into outcomes that positively impact IT and the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to synthesize data across budget, timeline, scope, and resource dimensions
Demonstrated experience with SDLC governance processes and project lifecycle management
Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently, proactively identify issues, and drive work forward in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
High proficiency with PPM and delivery tools such as Quickbase, Clarity, Planview, Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Box, and reporting or automation platforms including Microsoft PowerApps and/or Power BI
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a complex portfolio
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with comfort presenting to leadership