Description:

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 portfolioOversee framework to govern the intake, prioritization and decisioning of work to maximize value flowOversee the portfolio Kanban and ensure stop/pivot/persevere portfolio governance decisions are made to ensure prioritized value is deliveredMonitor Lean Budgeting guardrails to govern the funding of workEnsure portfolio roadmaps for planned work are created and maintainedOversee portfolio reporting of metrics, objectives & key results, advocating for the inclusion of value metricsWork 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 improvementsCoordinate adjustments to the portfolio as necessary when strategic demands necessitate a change in delivery and/or scope of workServe as primary point of contact to strategic goal owners and enterprise initiative owners for projects and related issuesBuild 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 experienceSignificant experience in managing complex, cross-organizational programsAdvanced 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 dataAdvanced skill to track and monitor project progress, identify project and process gaps, recommend controls and communicate progress to business leadersSignificant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goalsExtensive experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendorsAdvanced consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation and facilitation skills to gain consensus and ensure delivery of initiativesSignificant experience in delivering presentations to virtual and in person teamsAdvanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skill

DESIRED:

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