Portfolio Manager

Kimley-Horn • Raleigh, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Portfolio Manager to support our growing Finance Transformation program. This role will help drive strategic initiatives across process improvement, automation, AI, data, and organizational change by providing portfolio governance, executive reporting, change management, and project leadership. Partnering closely with Finance leaders and key stakeholders, the Portfolio Manager will help ensure transformation efforts are prioritized, aligned, well-governed, and deliver measurable business value. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in portfolio management, project management, PMO, business transformation, consulting, operational excellence, or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PfMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or similar certification.
• Experience supporting Finance, Shared Services, Transformation, Strategy, or PMO organizations.
• Experience with portfolio management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Microsoft Planner, Jira, or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Manage Finance Transformation intake, prioritization, governance, and portfolio reporting.
• Maintain visibility into transformation initiatives, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and business outcomes.
• Develop executive presentations, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive change management activities, including communications, readiness planning, training support, and adoption tracking.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment among Finance, Technology, Data, and business stakeholders.
• Track portfolio performance, benefits realization, and key transformation metrics.
• Lead selected transformation initiatives, pilots, or strategic projects requiring dedicated project or program leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of transformation processes, governance practices, and operating models.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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