The Strategic Portfolio Manager

Location

Hybrid in Roseville, CA, USA or Houston, TX, USA

Work Mode

Hybrid in Roseville, CA or Houston, TX

Duration

12 Months with possible extension

Contract Role

Contract Role

Position Summary

The Strategic Portfolio Manager (SPM) is responsible for managing the planning, execution, and governance of the IT project and product portfolio. This role ensures initiatives align with strategic goals, deliver business value, and are resourced and funded appropriately. The SPM serves as a key liaison between business leaders, IT teams, and Finance to drive transparency, prioritization, and value realization across the enterprise portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Planning & Prioritization: Collaborate with business units and IT stakeholders to intake, evaluate, and prioritize initiatives based on strategic alignment and value. Facilitate annual and quarterly planning cycles using Run/Grow/Transform and Lean Portfolio Management frameworks.
• Governance & Reporting: Lead portfolio governance forums, including investment councils, to support funding decisions and initiative approvals. Maintain a unified portfolio view with dashboards and reporting on delivery health, financials, risks, and dependencies.
• Financial Alignment: Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking across the portfolio. Monitor committed and forecasted spending against funding envelopes and strategic targets.
• Value Realization: Support the definition and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs), value metrics, and outcomes across programs and products. Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess business impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with IT, Finance, and Business leaders to ensure alignment and support decision-making. Act as a change agent for governance practices and portfolio management standards.