Senior Manager Project Office & Portfolio Management

SMS group Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Senior Manager Project Office & Portfolio Management, Americas Region, serves as a strategic partner to the Regional Management and project execution organization, supporting the execution of key business priorities in the project portfolio. The role provides transparency across the project portfolio, enables informed decision-making through meaningful reporting and analysis, and acts as an early-warning mechanism for risks, issues, and project delivery challenges. In addition, the role supports Project Owners in driving successful project outcomes, ensuring effective governance, alignment with business objectives, and consistent execution across the portfolio. Furthermore, when delegated to him, the Senior Manager Project Office & Portfolio Management takes over the role of Project Owner for dedicated projects.

Requirements

Extensive experience in Project Management, Portfolio Management and Analysis
Proven track record of working with senior executives and leadership teams
Proven track record in project management and operations experience coupled with 15+ years of experience, ideally within the industrial or large-scale project business or plant construction
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including executive-level reporting
Ability to navigate complex environments and drive alignment across multiple functions
Uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all project interactions and decisions

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor and strategic support function to the Regional Management
Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and decision-making materials
Facilitate leadership reviews, Board committees, and Regional Management forums
Conduct analyses of project performance, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities
Drive and coordinate cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the Regional Management
Analyze and continuously enhance the regional project portfolio
Provide transparency on portfolio status, progress, dependencies and risks
Consolidate portfolio information into actionable insights for executive leadership
Maintain portfolio governance standards, reporting structures, and performance metrics
Support prioritization and alignment of strategic initiatives across business functions
Serve as a key partner and advisor to Project Owners throughout the project lifecycle
Challenge assumptions, identify risks, and support mitigation planning
Ensure adherence to governance standards, methodologies, and reporting requirements
Facilitate issue resolution and help remove barriers impacting successful project execution
Promote best practices and continuous improvement in project execution
Take over the role of Project Owner in dedicated projects as delegate of the Regional Management
Monitor project health, milestones, budgets, chances and resource utilization
Identify emerging risks, issues, and execution concerns at an early stage
Develop recommendations and corrective actions together with Project Owners and stakeholders
Escalate critical risks and deviations to the Regional Management and project execution organization
Drive a proactive performance management culture across the portfolio
Enable effective execution of strategic business priorities through robust portfolio oversight
Provide the Regional Management with timely, accurate, and actionable insights for decision-making
Improve portfolio performance, governance maturity, and execution excellence
Foster transparency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration across strategic initiatives
Ensure risks and delivery challenges are identified and addressed before they impact business objectives
Other duties as assigned