Job#: 3013945

Job Description:

Site: Headquarters (HDQ)

Business Unit: Enterprise Portfolio Mgmt Offc (D0002752-Enterprise Portfolio Mgmt Offc)

Description: HDQ/Hybrid

Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) experience is required for consideration.

Enterprise Portfolio & Value Manager sought to facilitate lean portfolio management for a strategic enterprise portfolio amidst agile transformation. Seeking a collaborative agile champion to implement and oversee a portfolio of value streams, including lean governance, funding and portfolio operations while learning and navigating corporate culture. Experience in agile enterprise transformation required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee launch of value stream(s) as part of enterprise portfolio

• Oversee framework to govern the intake, prioritization and decisioning of work to maximize value flow

• Oversee the portfolio Kanban and ensure stop/pivot/persevere portfolio governance decisions are made to ensure prioritized value is delivered

• Monitor Lean Budgeting guardrails to govern the funding of work

• Ensure portfolio roadmaps for planned work are created and maintained

• Oversee portfolio reporting of metrics, objectives & key results, advocating for the inclusion of value metrics

• Work closely with executive stakeholders and provide key information to support decision making and align prioritization of projects with strategic objectives.

• Work with Agile Coach to identify gaps in existing lean portfolio management; advocate for and implement improvements

• Coordinate adjustments to the portfolio as necessary when strategic demands necessitate a change in delivery and/or scope of work

• Serve as primary point of contact to strategic goal owners and enterprise initiative owners for projects and related issues

• Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Significant experience in managing complex, cross-organizational programs

• Advanced knowledge of Scaled Agile (SAFe) Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)

• Advanced knowledge of project management best practices, including change management, risk management, executive reporting, and aggregation of project data

• Advanced skill to track and monitor project progress, identify project and process gaps, recommend controls and communicate progress to business leaders

• Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals

• Extensive experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors

• Advanced consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation and facilitation skills to gain consensus and ensure delivery of initiatives

• Significant experience in delivering presentations to virtual and in person teams

• Advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skill

• Experience with launching value streams and enterprise level Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)

Hybrid Status

Contractor Experience Level - 10 years of overall experience required

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.