Strategic Portfolio Manager
Motrex LLC
- Alpharetta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supports delivery of Strategic Business Plan, key programs and project initiatives.
- Drives PMO governance process and Influences to the broader organization to adopt project management and risk management mindset.
- Responsible for project portfolio(s) totaling ~30 projects: direct, coach, review and evaluate work of project and cross-functional teams.
- Monitor portfolio project performance to ensure that project is delivered on time, on budget and meets the stated objectives.
- Keep project tracker and other project documentation up to date.
- Support and provide guidance to project teams to develop appropriate project scope/KPIs/ PPMs.
- Manage project risks/schedule delays/ Budget increases with Project Managers and facilitate resolution of issues. Escalate and communicate issues promptly.
- Challenge assumptions, verify source of information and vet financial model with Project Managers and Finance Managers.
- Work with functional leaders to ensure optimal resource allocation and project prioritization according to Strategic Business Plan.
- Responsible for preparing and facilitating accurate Monthly Project Reviews for the Leadership Team. Perform quality check on project gate presentations, one-pager summaries and contracts.
- Conduct post-mortem analysis of closed projects. Share best practices and lessons learned.
- Lead efforts to enhance the PMO and other Business processes, update relevant policies and develop reporting metrics. Coach project teams and perform training as appropriate.
- Lead and monitor resolution efforts on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Develop relationships with local plant teams, functional leaders, VPs, etc. to ensure smooth progression of projects.
- Previous experience in leading key initiatives required.
- Bachelors degree in technical or business-related field or equivalent experience required
- MBA in related field preferred
- 5+ years of previous project management, portfolio management, corporate strategic planning and/or consulting experience required.
- Previous cross-functional experience in Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or IT preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
- Six Sigma Certification preferred.
- Challenges the status quo, act as a change agent to drive results and measurable improvements.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, analytical, time-management and communication skills.
- Outstanding Leadership: Ability to influence leaders and cross functional peers and drive results.
- Excellent Oral and Written communication skills
- Ability to handle conflict management.
- Self-Starter: Ability to be efficient and productive while working independent of direct supervision
- Project delivery experiences a must as well as the ability to handle multiple-tasks and meet deadlines.
- MS Office skills especially, MS-Project, Word, Power Point, Visio, and Excel.
- Knowledge of project management tools and Methodologies, especially waterfall methodology.
- This position requires you to be on site at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters office.
- Travel 10-20% of the year