Project Portfolio Manager (PMI Certification needed)

Develop, implement, and maintain processes and methodology for managing the project portfolio, including:

§         Develop templates and assist in the preparation of business cases for potential projects, including documentation of requirements, calculation of projected costs and return, and assessment of project feasibility

§         Develop process to prioritize projects, including presentation to advisory committee(s) and Tech Sub-Committee of the Board of Directors

§         Analyze resource requirements and constraints to recommend staffing of projects

§         Develop and maintain schedule of projects, including establishment and reporting of deadlines and milestones

§         Establish process to identify and report risks and issues, and

§         Develop key metrics and status reports to provide periodic updates to senior management

• Provide periodic updates to management on overall status of project portfolio, identified issues and risks, and actual results versus budget.  Develop reports to facilitate periodic reporting.
• Provide project management methods, tools and training to empower staff to successfully manage projects
• Research, recommend, and lead implementation of project management software to support project tracking and reporting
• Prepare annual departmental budget, update with actual results, and analyze and explain variances

• Bachelors degree from accredited institution
• Five years experience as a project manager and/or manager in a Project Management Office, or similar relevant experience leading multiple projects
• Familiarity with IT environment

• Strong working knowledge of project management methodology
• Proficient using project management tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a team

• PMI Certification preferred

• Ability to travel and function in normal working environment.

• Less than 25%.  May require up to 50% travel during first year to learn business.