Project Portfolio Manager

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Project Portfolio Manager with effective communication and organizational skills. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of a Portfolio Management Office for a large organization.

• Obtain thorough understanding of client needs and communicate those to the appropriate teams and organizations
• Develop and manage portfolio governance and processes
• Provide oversight and support to facilitate issue resolution and risk mitigation
• Quality assurance over program and project deliverables
• Develop, establish, and maintain standards and procedures for project management
• Submission and management of portfolio deliverables such as status, intake assets, health metrics and reports, project forecasts, etc.
• Measure, track, and evaluate health metrics and benefits at the portfolio level
• Coach and educate teams on portfolio management

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Project and Portfolio Management
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
• Ability to work with difficult dynamics across multiple teams
• Experience and knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Experience working with government entities is desirable

• Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year university or college.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired

Position based in Baton Rouge. Likely Onsite but possibility of some hybrid portion