IT Portfolio Manager

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department is hiring a full-time IT Portfolio Manager. The role oversees and administers programs and projects within the IT project portfolio, works closely with IT PMO leadership, and assists with departmental governance. The Portfolio Manager works with IT leadership to identify projects aligned with organizational strategic priorities, balance capacity and demand, and connect plans and resources to project execution. The IT Portfolio Manager assesses, documents, and budgets potential projects; plans project resources; continuously monitors and reports on portfolio health; and participates in change management and staff training. The role also develops portfolio management practices and provides oversight and quality assurance for programs and projects. The position adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
Ability to optimize day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness and engagement and manage change.
Knowledge of financial operations and management.
Ability to build and maintain a cohesive, productive team environment, develop positive working relationships, and collaborate with others.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement best practices, processes, and tools for effective portfolio and project management, and educate staff on best practices and effective project execution.
Manage the life cycle of cross-departmental initiatives, investments, programs, projects, and outcomes to support enterprise goals and objectives.
Recalibrate the portfolio when business demands require changes to delivery or scope.
Collaborate with the Project Intake Team to review requests, assess project priority, and make go/no-go recommendations to the Executive Steering Committee.
Coordinate with the Enterprise PMO on large, strategic initiatives.
Work with leadership, department directors, and project business sponsors to provide an overview of capital and operational projects, including anticipated overall budgets.
Partner with the PMO on project requests, processes, and procedures through project completion, including projects managed by the PMO or project managers.
Oversee program and project managers within the portfolio and provide quality assurance to ensure initiatives follow appropriate standards and good practices.
Develop and facilitate regular portfolio performance review presentations for the Executive Steering Committee.
Manage change control and risk oversight.
Understand each portfolio initiative's potential customer impact and service requirements.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Assess, document, and budget potential projects; perform project resource planning; monitor and report on portfolio health; and participate in departmental change management and staff training.