At the State of Vermont we pride ourselves on delivering successful IT investments that support our business partner agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) team and bring a strategic innovative approach to enterprise portfolio oversight.
As a supervising Project Manager level V for the Agency of Digital Services Enterprise Project Management Office you will oversee and in some cases directly manage the professional project management of large scale high impact projects for the State of Vermont. As part of a larger reorganization of the EPMO this position is responsible for overseeing all projects in the Life and Learning portfolio of IT projects. This portfolio includes partners from the Department of Mental Health Department of Children & Families Department of Aging & Ind Living Vermont Department of Health Agency of Education Department of Labor Office of Racial Equity Agency of Human Services Central Vermont Veterans Home.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting the business leads in the initiation of new projects by contributing to IT Activity Business Case and Cost Analysis documents and working with the key leadership to prioritize new initiatives with existing IT Projects within the portfolio.
Works with key leadership on strategic planning regarding IT Projects to ensure the ADS resources are focused on the right priorities
Performs oversight assessments of projects underway in the Department(s).
Manages risks and issues at a program/portfolio level to ensure that projects are successful.
Works with EPMO leadership in the allocation of resources to projects
Tracks budget to actuals at the project program and portfolio level
Assists in the documentation of project program and portfolio updates for agencies/departments ADS leadership and the Legislature.
Responsible for ensuring data entered in the EPMO Project Management tool is up to date and accurate
Responsible for Key Performance Indicators for projects within the portfolio illustrating how projects are performing related to cost scope and schedule.
Advises leadership on strategies to improve performance where needed.
Leads or directs procurement activities within the portfolio to include managing the RFP and Contracting process for some procurement activities on projects under their oversight.
Supervision: By supervising two project managers the role will also be responsible for overseeing their performance to ensure that projects are properly designed to meet the business needs. This will include the following activities:
Reviewing and approving project work plans
Assigning staff to projects as needs arise tracking their allocations and working with business partners to ensure they have the level of support needed to ensure their projects are successful
Reviewing and approving project deliverables including but not limited to project charters project management plans and risk and issue management plans and processes
Reviewing data integrity for projects entered in the States project management tool
Working with staff on professional development plans and training plans
Writing performance evaluations on an annual basis
Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management principles and practices including project planning governance and work breakdown structure development.
Experience with project procurement contract review and vendor management.
Proven ability to facilitate organizational and business process improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with strong negotiation facilitation and conflict management abilities.
Ability to lead and work effectively in a collaborative team environment with diverse stakeholders.
Experience supervising staff including performance management goal setting mentoring and professional development.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Who May Apply
This position Portfolio Manager (Job Requisition #54938) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position please contact .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a standard office setting but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field OR Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) and four (4) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager AND at one (1) or more years in a supervisory role.
OR
Five (5) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager and (2) years or more of in a supervisory role.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in business administration public administration information technology or project management.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:
80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service membership in an employee organization family medical history or genetic information or family or parental status. The States employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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Overview At the State of Vermont we pride ourselves on delivering successful IT investments that support our business partner agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) team and bring a strategic innovative approach to ...
Overview
At the State of Vermont we pride ourselves on delivering successful IT investments that support our business partner agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) team and bring a strategic innovative approach to enterprise portfolio oversight.
As a supervising Project Manager level V for the Agency of Digital Services Enterprise Project Management Office you will oversee and in some cases directly manage the professional project management of large scale high impact projects for the State of Vermont. As part of a larger reorganization of the EPMO this position is responsible for overseeing all projects in the Life and Learning portfolio of IT projects. This portfolio includes partners from the Department of Mental Health Department of Children & Families Department of Aging & Ind Living Vermont Department of Health Agency of Education Department of Labor Office of Racial Equity Agency of Human Services Central Vermont Veterans Home.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting the business leads in the initiation of new projects by contributing to IT Activity Business Case and Cost Analysis documents and working with the key leadership to prioritize new initiatives with existing IT Projects within the portfolio.
Works with key leadership on strategic planning regarding IT Projects to ensure the ADS resources are focused on the right priorities
Performs oversight assessments of projects underway in the Department(s).
Manages risks and issues at a program/portfolio level to ensure that projects are successful.
Works with EPMO leadership in the allocation of resources to projects
Tracks budget to actuals at the project program and portfolio level
Assists in the documentation of project program and portfolio updates for agencies/departments ADS leadership and the Legislature.
Responsible for ensuring data entered in the EPMO Project Management tool is up to date and accurate
Responsible for Key Performance Indicators for projects within the portfolio illustrating how projects are performing related to cost scope and schedule.
Advises leadership on strategies to improve performance where needed.
Leads or directs procurement activities within the portfolio to include managing the RFP and Contracting process for some procurement activities on projects under their oversight.
Supervision: By supervising two project managers the role will also be responsible for overseeing their performance to ensure that projects are properly designed to meet the business needs. This will include the following activities:
Reviewing and approving project work plans
Assigning staff to projects as needs arise tracking their allocations and working with business partners to ensure they have the level of support needed to ensure their projects are successful
Reviewing and approving project deliverables including but not limited to project charters project management plans and risk and issue management plans and processes
Reviewing data integrity for projects entered in the States project management tool
Working with staff on professional development plans and training plans
Writing performance evaluations on an annual basis
Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of project and portfolio management principles and practices including project planning governance and work breakdown structure development.
Experience with project procurement contract review and vendor management.
Proven ability to facilitate organizational and business process improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with strong negotiation facilitation and conflict management abilities.
Ability to lead and work effectively in a collaborative team environment with diverse stakeholders.
Experience supervising staff including performance management goal setting mentoring and professional development.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Who May Apply
This position Portfolio Manager (Job Requisition #54938) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position please contact .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a standard office setting but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular business hours may be expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business administration Public Administration Information Technology or a related field OR Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) and four (4) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager AND at one (1) or more years in a supervisory role.
OR
Five (5) years or more of experience in the field of information technology where the primary role was project manager and (2) years or more of in a supervisory role.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in business administration public administration information technology or project management.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:
80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service membership in an employee organization family medical history or genetic information or family or parental status. The States employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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