World Wide Technology

Portfolio Manager

World Wide Technology$182K — $218K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Portfolio Manager or in a similar role.
  • Over 10 years as a Senior Project Manager in professional or managed services.
  • PMP certification from PMI required.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience managing complex project portfolios.
  • Familiarity with complex VMWare programs and stakeholder management.
  • Experience with Global Financial clients.
  • Excellent communicator with strong data analytic skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a project portfolio that meets strategic objectives.
  • Prioritize projects with directors based on business priorities and risks.
  • Optimize resource allocation for efficient project execution.
  • Establish project governance processes for accountability and transparency.
  • Meet project deadlines and schedules while adhering to plans.
  • Manage diverse project portfolios for timely delivery and quality outcomes.
  • Collaborate with teams to mitigate project risks effectively.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Care, along with Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
  • Competitive pay structure, Profit Sharing, and 401k with Company Matching.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy plus parental and military leave.
  • Additional perks including benefits for nursing mothers, pet insurance, and legal aid.
  • Robust Tuition Reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in a Portfolio Manager or similar position
  • 10+ years in a Senior Project Manager role within a professional services and/or managed services organization
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex project portfolios. They will lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution and portfolio management.
  • Experience running complex VMWare Programs and/or coordinating complex stakeholder environment (Client, Partner, OEM, etc.)
  • Experience working with Global Financial customers
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas and information to different audiences and levels.
  • Strong data analytic skills.
  • Strong computer skills including: use of MS Office Projects (Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint, Power Point).
  • Expert knowledge of MS Project.
  • Expert knowledge of Project Management principles.
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a wide range of personnel, from field level to senior management. Ability to work with clients in other OU's, and external customers.
  • Ability to devise and implement processes.
  • Knowledge of the operation of electric utilities.
  • Knowledge of IT Operations.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all
full-time employees:
  • Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
  • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $182K - $218,400 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.



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Portfolio Manager

A Brief Overview
The Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the intake, tracking, and execution of projects and work efforts within a designated work group or department. This role ensures operational efficiency by maintaining project and work management systems, facilitating recurring status meetings, and providing clear reporting on team workload, performance metrics, and project progress. The Portfolio Manager partners closely with senior leaders, project managers, engineers, and field teams to monitor the health of the portfolio and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Additionally, this role may assist in managing the asset database and tracking assets deployed in the field. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership capabilities and experience managing technology portfolio.

Job Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive project portfolio aligned with organizational strategic objectives
  • Work closely with directors to prioritize projects based on business priorities, resource constraints, and risk considerations
  • Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic goals and efficient utilization of resources
  • Assist in establishing project governance processes and standards to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across the project portfolio
  • Demonstrated ability to develop requirements, adhere to schedules, develop and execute project plans, meet deadlines, operate under tight time constraints.
  • Leverage your expertise to manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Develop and implement project plans, managing resources and timelines to meet business objectives.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, delivering exceptional service and support.
  • Drive process improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance project management practices and contribute to the growth and development of our team.

About World Wide Technology

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a technology solution provider that offers a wide range of services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri. WWT provides a variety of services, including consulting, design, integration, and managed services. The company has a strong focus on innovation and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. WWT has partnerships with many leading technology companies, including Cisco, Dell, and Microsoft. The company has a global presence, with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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