Job Description

Company Overview

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking purpose-driven builder on a mission to be one of the Most Admired Companies by the year 2030. As a top-ranked general contractor DPR is known for tackling complex technical projects across core markets including healthcare life sciences advanced technology and commercial construction. Our culture is built on a foundation of selflessness integrity and a shared entrepreneurial spirit where employees are empowered to take ownership drive innovation and make a lasting impact.

At DPR we dont just build great buildingswe also invest in building great teams great technology and great partnerships. Our IT Organization is central to this vision enabling digital transformation and operational excellence across the enterprise.

Role Summary

The IT Portfolio Management Leader is a member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) fully dedicated to the IT Organization. This role connects DPRs strategy to program execution to ensure alignment prioritization and delivery of initiatives that support company goals. The IT Portfolio Management Leader will collaborate with other PMO Leaders enabling enterprise-wise transparency integration and effective resource allocation.

Role Responsibilities

Facilitation & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the prioritization process for objectives and initiatives in the IT Organization
• Manage the intake of new enhancements ideas and initiatives ensuring they meet Initiative definitions
• Organize and lead regular meetings ensuring alignment with the companys Operating Framework
• Provide support to initiative leads to ensure consistent initiative management and accountability
• Support cross-collaboration with other workgroups by identifying interdependence and overlaps supporting ongoing collaboration where required to ensure proper coordination through delivery
• Onboard new team members to the PMO process

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Function as a trusted advisor to workgroup leaders (working group initiative leaders etc.) and stakeholders in aligning priorities
• Foster strong relationships across workgroups PMO and PSG (Prioritization Subgroup)
• Serve as a liaison between workgroups and the leadership team sponsors ensuring communication is clear timely and transparent

Portfolio & Program Management

• In partnership with other workgroup Portfolio Managers develop and maintain a structured framework for managing multiple initiatives aligning them to company and workgroup strategic objectives
• In partnership with workgroup leaders initiative leaders and other stakeholders define the initiative scope goals timeline budget deliverables and success metrics
• Monitor initiative progress close gaps and escalate constraints or risks as necessary
• Ensure scope and deliverables are defined with support

Prioritization Team Contribution

• Collaborate with other workgroup Portfolio Managers to form a Prioritization Team responsible for coordination across workgroups
• Ensure strategic integration by connecting similar and dependent initiatives across workgroups
• Partner with other Portfolio Managers to ensure consistency in process across workgroups including controls/governance reporting tools initiative intake protocols and project management practices
• Contribute insights lessons learned and continuous improvement suggestions to strengthen portfolio management practices

Change Leadership & Process Improvement

• Drive change management design and execution to enable adoption of new processes systems and initiatives
• Partner with the workgroups to assess impact of implementations and assist in developing change management plans to mitigate risks
• Cultivate a culture of accountability innovation and collaboration within workgroups

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular updates to workgroup leaders PMO and PSG on initiative progress risks and resources
• Ensure consistent communication of process and priority changes to relevant stakeholders
• Define requirements for dashboards analytics and reporting to enhance visibility of initiative health

Role Requirements

Education

• Strong background in IT Program/Portfolio management and enterprise-wide organizational leadership
• Proven expertise developing a PMO or IT PMO organization
• Ability to lead and drive technically complex programs
• Experience working in matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders
• Effective communication and facilitation skills with ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with ability to establish and track KPIs
• Project/Portfolio Management certification (e.g. PMP PgMP PMO certification) preferred

Success Measures

• Effective alignment of workgroup initiatives with company strategic goals
• Transparent and efficient prioritization across workgroups
• Timely execution of initiatives within scope budget and resources
• High stakeholder engagement and trust
• Demonstrated contributions to continuous improvement of PMO and workgroup practices

Work Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer screen.
• Occasional domestic travel via airplane will be required for meetings.
• Role is hybrid with ability to work from home but attendance at important meetings and events at the relevant office is required

This role is remote eligible and open to candidates in the continental United States.

This role requires occasional travel for meetings up to 20% of the time.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology life sciences healthcare higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990 DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR youll have the chance to try new things explore unique paths and shape your future. Here we build opportunity togetherby harnessing our talents enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report Forbes Fast Company and Newsweek.

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