IT Portfolio Manager

Our client is a global organization, recognized as one of the largest in its field! They are experiencing rapid growth and undergoing a significant digital transformation. The leadership team is highly focused on technical initiatives and is looking for passionate individuals to contribute to the advancement and development of their application environment.

We are seeking a results-driven Portfolio Manager to oversee and coordinate a portfolio of complex software and hardware delivery programs. This strategic role is responsible for aligning cross-functional initiatives with organizational objectives, ensuring that technology investments in both software development and hardware infrastructure drive business value.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of product lifecycle management, program governance, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams across engineering, operations, procurement, and IT.

These roles offer a hybrid work schedule!

Position Summary:

• Define and maintain portfolio structure, ensuring all software and hardware delivery projects are aligned to strategic goals.
• Develop and manage portfolio roadmaps, schedules, and interdependencies, including integration of hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Monitor progress, track key KPIs, and report on overall health of the portfolio to senior leadership.
• Oversee multiple concurrent software and hardware projects across various phases ideation, development, testing, release, deployment.
• Identify and mitigate risks across projects, with an emphasis on scope, resources, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with executive sponsors, product owners, engineering, and operations to ensure alignment and prioritization of deliverables.
• Facilitate executive steering committee meetings and produce portfolio-level dashboards and updates.
• Manage vendor relationships and external partners involved in software and hardware manufacturing or support.
• Efficiently allocate budgets and resources across projects to maximize ROI, while tracking portfolio spend, forecasting costs, and optimizing delivery within financial constraints.
• Support capacity planning and talent development by working closely with department leaders.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in IT Portfolio and Program Management, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Extensive experience in budget management, financial reporting, and cost forecasting across complex technology programs.
• Demonstrated ability to scale and tailor processes to fit the organizational maturity and project needs.
• Deep expertise in portfolio management principles, tools, and governance models.
• Hands-on experience managing both infrastructure and application delivery projects.
• Proficient in working within Agile and SAFe environments, with strong familiarity with iterative planning and cross-team coordination.
• Understanding of hardware/software integrated solutions, including mobile platforms and embedded systems.
• Proficient with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, and relevant financial tracking software.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strategic mindset with operational agility and the ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA or PMP/PMI certification preferred).
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, SAFe, ITIL, or similar.

MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.