Portfolio Manager

Job Title: Portfolio Manager

Department: PMO

Salary Range: $85K-$115K

Job Summary:
The Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple projects to ensure alignment with organizational standards, adherence to timelines, and consistent quality across contracts. This role focuses on coordinating high-level project execution, managing timelines, and harmonizing project approaches to maintain consistency across the portfolio. The Portfolio Manager serves as the primary liaison for stakeholders, working closely with the Operations Manager to address operational needs and ensure projects deliver on client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities (80%)

  1. Project Coordination

    • Oversee the planning and alignment of project scopes with organizational objectives, ensuring a consistent approach across projects.

    • Manage high-level project timelines and schedules, monitoring progress against key milestones, and adjusting plans as needed.

    • Identify and mitigate risks by implementing predefined strategies and escalating significant risks or issues to senior leadership.

  2. Stakeholder Engagement

    • Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, communicating project status, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.

    • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure stakeholder concerns related to operational matters are resolved effectively.

  3. Team Leadership and Oversight

    • Provide guidance to project teams on task prioritization, resource allocation, and adherence to organizational processes.

    • Mentor team members on project management best practices, focusing on high-level coordination and decision-making skills.

  4. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

    • Deliver regular project status updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for improvement.

    • Participate in process improvement initiatives by identifying recurring challenges and suggesting strategic changes to enhance project execution.

Operational Responsibilities (20%)

  1. High-Level Monitoring and Review

    • Oversee general project performance, ensuring that projects meet quality standards and comply with organizational guidelines.

    • Coordinate with the Operations Manager to address major operational issues that may affect project timelines or outcomes.

  2. Escalation and Support for Operational Challenges

    • Address significant operational problems by working with the Operations Manager to implement solutions.

    • Support project setup and planning from a high-level perspective, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in project management, working on operational-level projects that involve coordinating team efforts and following predefined processes.

  • Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is a plus but not required.

Skills:

  • Strong organizational and coordination skills.

  • Proficient in managing tasks and deadlines within predefined frameworks.

  • Good communication skills, particularly for routine stakeholder and team interactions.

  • Experience with project management tools and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with standard project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.

  • Experience managing multiple small to mid-size projects simultaneously.

  • Ability to maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hrdepartment@measinc.com.