Sr. Manager Portfolio Management and Governance

As a Senior Manager, Portfolio Management and Governance, you will play a critical role in overseeing the organization's strategic portfolio governance and managing the program and project management function. This role is accountable for the end-to-end management, organization, and execution of critical projects that have a significant impact on our business performance, as well as the governance processes that ensure projects are being managed with appropriate thought to resourcing, timelines, and risk and change management. With a specific emphasis on data-driven decision-making, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Ops/R&D, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and other relevant departments to ensure the successful governance, planning, coordination, and delivery of projects that drive business growth and operational efficiency.

1. Strategic Leadership:
• Provide input the strategy in alignment with department and company goals and objectives.
• Provide direct leadership for a team of Project and Program Managers.
• Create and deliver executive-level communications and status updates on the business and technology modernization portfolio.
• Drive long-term strategic planning for core platform technology initiatives.
• Shape the future of the organization's technology landscape.
2. Portfolio Governance:
• Oversee the portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational business objectives
• Analyze and report on portfolio investments to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Manage risks and prioritize projects based on business impact.
• Lead the enterprise intake function.
3. Program and Project Management:
• Lead the company's Program Management office.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects.
4. Relationship Management:
• Cultivate productive relationships with business users and their leaders.
• Provide leadership to support professionals (employees, contract employees, and vendors) both in technology and the business.
5. Technical Expertise:
• Have a broad understanding of the company's business and technology landscape to support key technology decisions and prioritization most effectively.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combined education and work experience
• 7+ years proven experience in technology leadership, platform management, or service delivery.
• 5+ years demonstrated experience leading direct reports
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in executive level reporting and governance processes
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proven experience with cloud platform implementations (e.g. Salesforce, NetSuite, Brightree, etc.)

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Project and Program Management
2. Data and Analytics
3. Strong organization and prioritization ability
4. Leadership and Communication
5. Business Acumen