Portfolio Manager

Electronic Consulting Services

Arlington, VA

Contract

Senior

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of the agency's IT project and program portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic goals and optimal use of resources for a premier law enforcement agency. This leader collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to maximize value, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in IT portfolio management practices. The position is based in Arlington, VA, contingent upon contract award, and involves ensuring all IT initiatives are prioritized, tracked, and delivered in accordance with agency policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the agency's IT project and program portfolio, ensuring initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver expected business value.
Establish and maintain portfolio management processes, standards, and tools to track project status, resource allocation, risks, and performance metrics.
Facilitate portfolio reviews and decision-making processes with senior leadership, providing data-driven recommendations for project prioritization and resource allocation.
Work with stakeholders to develop and maintain a multi-year IT portfolio roadmap that supports the agency's mission and strategic goals.
Monitor and report on portfolio performance, including progress against KPIs, milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
Identify and address issues, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio to ensure successful delivery of IT projects and programs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for portfolio management activities, collaborating with project managers, technical leads, and business stakeholders.
Communicate portfolio status, decisions, and changes to all relevant parties, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organization.
Recommend and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction in portfolio management.
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in IT portfolio management and apply relevant innovations to the agency's processes.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Management, or a related field.
6+ years of recent experience in IT portfolio, program, or project management within a large-scale enterprise environment.
Demonstrated experience with portfolio management tools and methodologies.
Direct, relevant experience within the last two years.
Strong understanding of IT portfolio, program, and project management principles.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
U.S. citizenship.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to present portfolio status and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and changing mission requirements.

Nice to Have

Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), or equivalent.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Management, or a related field.

Working at Electronic Consulting Services

ECS is an equal opportunity employer focused on supporting the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government. The company values people, principles, and purpose, with a focus on providing technical talent to serve, protect, and defend the American People. ECS emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in its work environment.

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