Technology Portfolio Manager

Synovus • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This role requires both an understanding of technology and project management principles, along with leadership skills to guide multiple teams towards a successful portfolio management practice. Oversees a collection of projects or programs that are all interconnected and contribute to the overall technology strategy and business goals of the organization. Works with business partners as the primary lead and interface between Information Technology and specific business areas, identifying business unit requirements and priorities, creating project and process specifications, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets and alignment with Information Technology strategy. Determines if solutions already exist or if new solutions are needed and provides input regarding buy vs build decisions. Ensures proper integration of solutions that impact work processes. Leads, mentors, trains, and assists team members and serves as lead subject-matter-expert and liaison between line of business partners and Information Technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of experience developing, implementing and maintaining enterprise policies, procedures and operating standards.
• Knowledge of project management tools, methods and best practices such as those defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Knowledge of the industry's standard business practices, products, and services.
• Knowledge of information system development strategies.
• Skill using tools such as SDLC, VISIO.
• User level knowledge of SQL databases.
• Project management skills and the ability to multitask in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to motivate team members.
• Facilitation skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate across organizational layers verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more Synovus lines of business.
• Experience with IT governance, project execution and IT planning.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Defines and streamlines division level processes, procedures, and templates as needed to support the organization's process maturity goals.
• Uses agile methodologies where feasible to drive continuous improvements.
• Ensures all projects within the portfolio align with the organization's technological strategy and business objectives.
• Serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders and project teams for stakeholder management.
• Participates in planning sessions with business units to improve business processes.
• Analyzes business unit operations to understand strengths and weaknesses and to identify process and function automation opportunities.
• Tracks and reports on portfolio performance, providing a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritized view of all projects.
• Manages risks by identifying potential risks and impediments, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution of issues across the portfolio of projects.
• Serves as a team leader on multiple projects, allocating resources across various projects based on organization priorities and timelines.
• Maintains a current knowledge base and understanding of technological trends.
• Provides technical direction and training to junior level team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree