Job Description
Overview
At the State of Vermont, we pride ourselves on delivering successful IT investments that support our business partner agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our team and bring a fresh, innovative approach to business transformation and change management.
As a Portfolio Manager, you will oversee the full project lifecycle for a large portfolio, focusing on developing a technology change management framework and a business transformation services catalog. You will work closely with IT leadership to develop prioritization strategies, lead project-level reviews, optimize project standards, and provide analytical reporting and staff training. Your role will involve high-level discussions with business leaders to understand individual portfolios and help define KPIs and create a strategic roadmap for statewide business transformation and change management activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a framework for a business transformation and change management portfolio, ensuring industry standards are adopted.
- Provide procurement assistance by reviewing documents and offering feedback on business transformation, change management, and project management services.
- Facilitate the business transformation process to inform IT project intake, collaborating with IT and business leaders to define needs and identify opportunities.
- Lead prioritization, resourcing, and budgeting of projects within the portfolio.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices, including work breakdown structure development.
- Experience in project contract review and management.
- Proven ability to facilitate business process transformation efforts.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with strong negotiation and conflict management abilities.
- Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience in supervising subordinates, including goal setting and appraisals.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Hybrid telework schedule with up to 2 days of remote work and intermittent in-office meetings based on project demands.
Requirements:
- Must be local to Vermont.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business transformation and change management, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a significant impact on our IT investments and business partner agencies.