Technology Portfolio Lead

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Job description

TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO LEAD WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Technology Portfolio Lead is responsible for the planning and successful delivery of long term and / or complex technology projects or programs for multiple business units while leading direct reports and matrixed project team members that are each responsible for elements therein
This includes building technology project governance structures and delivery plans to enable fulfillment of articulated business goals
This role is instrumental in driving and tracking project activities, schedule, scope, and budget, as well as negotiating changes in plans and effective communication with all stakeholders
Success of technology project outcomes will be measured by the degree with which the initiative was delivered within time line expectations, budget and scope.The Technology Portfolio Lead serves as an expert in the area of specialization.Facilitates the resolution of complex problems, takes a broad perspective to identify solutions.This position is a working lead that provides functional & technical guidance and may supervise the daily activities of individual contributors or working teams
What you will do Responsible for the on boarding, planning and executing of a technology portfolio of programs, projects and small enhancements Maintains and communicates overall portfolio financials and status Responsible for maximizing resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritized efforts across the portfolio Independently manages multiple highly complex long-term projects, programs and/or portfolios with significant impact on business processes and technology used firm wide Manages a small group of Technology Project Manager resources Understands team strengths and effectively coaches and develops others
Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans with substantial latitude Drives, organizes and assists in the delivery of a collection of various project teams that span a wide range of technologies that complement each other to deliver on agreed stakeholder expectations
Leveraging a strategy deployment methodology, plans and executes activities required to support an organizational strategy aligned to enterprise goals
Develops materials and content to drive alignment to proposed strategies with key stakeholders
Supports coordination across division on goal-setting and annual planning and tracking
Provides support for divisional activities including Town Halls, Leader Forums and other events to support continued transformation of technology culture and new ways of working
Provides support and oversight to initiatives of high divisional importance (e.g., continuous improvement efforts, strategic planning and execution, etc.) by developing project plans and driving progress toward deadlines
Must-Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Minimum of 12 years of experience managing highly complex technical projects involving large teams Minimum of 5 years technical program management experience Minimum of 2 years portfolio management experience Skills and Knowledge PMP certification preferred Agile Scrum Master Certification preferred 2 years of Agile Scrum Master experience preferred Preferred to have industry knowledge to support the design and/or vendor product selection to solve corporate wide issues or enhancements Must be extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of program and portfolio management methodology, project management tools and techniques across all project activities Superior verbal and written communication skills with excellent presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner Well-developed analytical skills and demonstrated ability to provide clarity to complex issues and synthesize large amounts of information Problem solving abilities, with the ability to "think outside the box" to devise operational solutions to complex technical problems
Self-starter able to manage a number of open, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are routinely unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment
In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests
Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supporting empirical evidence, and impartiality
Must be able to create complex MS Project plans, MS PowerPoint decks and Excel workbooks Compensation Starting base salary: $122,535 - $208,715 per year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions
To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.' ABOUT CITY NATIONAL We start with a basic premise: Business is personal
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