Job Description

Job Details

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Portfolio Management
Department: IT
Reports To: Director – Program Management
Location: Dallas, TX or Remote

About the Role...

Under the direction of the Director of Program Management, the Sr. Manager, Portfolio Management is responsible for leading the enterprise IT portfolio management function. This role ensures that programs and projects are aligned to strategic business objectives, governed effectively, and delivered with consistency, quality, and transparency.

You will play a critical leadership role in shaping portfolio processes, driving prioritization, and enabling visibility into portfolio health across the organization. This role requires a hands-on leader who can influence at all levels, proactively manage interdependencies, and establish best practices that elevate execution across a complex IT landscape.

In this role, you will...

Portfolio Strategy & Governance

• Lead the planning, prioritization, and governance of the enterprise IT portfolio

• Establish and continuously improve portfolio management processes, standards, and reporting

• Ensure alignment of programs and projects with business strategy and organizational goals

• Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and outcomes

Execution Oversight & Delivery Excellence

• Oversee a broad portfolio of IT initiatives including SaaS, infrastructure, networking, and security projects

• Identify and proactively manage cross-project dependencies, risks, and resource constraints

• Ensure consistent application of project, program, and portfolio management best practices

• Drive accountability for on-time, on-budget delivery across all initiatives

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business and IT leaders to define, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives

• Influence decision-making through strong communication, negotiation, and executive presence

• Lead and develop portfolio management team members while fostering a high-performance culture

• Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams and external partners

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Introduce new frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance portfolio performance

• Promote agile and hybrid delivery practices where appropriate

• Drive continuous improvement across PMO capabilities, tools, and governance models

• Provide thought leadership on portfolio optimization and resource allocation

We're seeking...

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)

• 10–12+ years of experience in IT or project/program management

• 5+ years leading portfolio management practices in a complex enterprise environment

• Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional IT portfolios

Certifications & Methodologies

• PMP certification preferred

• ITIL or COBIT certification preferred

• Agile/Scrum certification a plus

• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Experience managing portfolios that include SaaS, infrastructure, networking, and security initiatives

• Strong understanding of portfolio, program, and project management frameworks

• Familiarity with ERP systems and enterprise tools

• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma principles

Leadership & Core Competencies

Leadership & Influence

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to influence without authority across all organizational levels

• Proven ability to lead teams in ambiguous, complex environments

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to balance strategic priorities with execution realities

• Proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities

Execution & Accountability

• Results-driven with a strong bias for action

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• High level of ownership and accountability for outcomes

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong facilitation and presentation capabilities

• Builds trust-based relationships across business and IT stakeholders

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead and develop portfolio management team members

• Oversee performance management, coaching, and talent development

• Provide indirect leadership across project teams within the IT PMO

• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure successful delivery

Why this Role Matters

This role is critical in ensuring that IT investments deliver measurable business value. By driving alignment, governance, and execution excellence across the portfolio, the Sr. Manager enables the organization to scale effectively, manage risk, and achieve strategic outcomes.