IT Portfolio Governance Manager (Hybrid)

Position Overview

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position can be based in the Firm’s global operations center in Tampa, FL or in our Dallas office. We are seeking an IT Portfolio Governance Manager to join our team. In this role, the successful candidate will ensure the organization’s project portfolio is strategically aligned, effectively prioritized, and consistently executed. They will be responsible for establishing and maintaining governance frameworks, driving portfolio-level oversight, and facilitating informed decision-making across business units. The role offers a hybrid schedule with flexibility to work from home or in the office, requiring weekly in-office attendance along with participation in team meetings, training sessions, and firm-sponsored events.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and align department portfolio projects with organizational goals.
• Improve and streamline strategies to prioritize projects based on business value and resource availability.
• Establish and maintain project governance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all projects.
• Provide oversight and review of project plans, budgets, and schedules, identifying potential risks and issues proactively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, department heads, and external partners/vendors.
• Act as a liaison between the Portfolio Governance Committee and various business units to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
• Monitor project performance using industry-standard tools and track metrics such as project status, budget variance, and resource utilization.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on project status, risks, and achievements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance project management capabilities.
• Undertake special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of portfolio and project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile).
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a strategic mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Firsthand experience using project management software and portfolio tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a demanding environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, project management, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in project/portfolio governance, program management, or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing governance frameworks and managing enterprise-level portfolios.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Portfolio Management (e.g., PfMP).

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental, and vision plans (including coverage for domestic partners).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long term disability insurance.
• Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs, plus FSAs for dependent care.
• Health advocacy services and behavioral health/counseling resources for all family members.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Pre-tax transit and parking program.
• Backup dependent care and senior care planning support.
• Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
• Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
• Note: Benefits may vary by position and office.