IT Portfolio Manager

thyssenkrupp Materials NA • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing the project portfolio for a specific Business Unit or group within tkMNA. The Portfolio Manager is an important conduit between IT and the Business Unit or group and should have a bird’s eye view of all of its IT demand and activities. This role will support thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services (tkscs). This Business Unit has been providing Warehousing and Distribution, Asset-Based Transportation and Quality Solutions to the automotive, renewable energy, commercial construction, heavy industrial, eCommerce, and manufacturing industries since 1966.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 5 or more years of project management experience, program management experience or portfolio management experiences, including 5 or more years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
• Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management
• Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Project, SmartSheet
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies
• Support diverse and inclusive work environment
• Knowledge of business practices and technology implementation.
• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work of competing importance or deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Accountable for analyzing information and developing ways to improve productivity and efficiency of current processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business
• Manage Infrastructure projects from inception to closure
• Measure, rank, and prioritize projects and programs
• Align projects and programs to strategic initiatives
• Provide leadership within IT related to projects or programs in their portfolio
• Advocate for responsible Business Unit within IT
• Build and manage relationships with business unit portfolio teams
• Communicate and collaborate across multiple levels of business and technology teams
• Report on portfolio metrics
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior