Program Management Manager- Technology Portfolio Operations
Strongsville, OH - USA
Job Summary
The TPMO Operations team is recruiting a Technology Portfolio Operations Manager responsible for overseeing and advancing demand intake processes capacity planning and utilization reporting throughout the TPMO group. This role is accountable for scalable processes tool governance operational controls and data-driven insights that improve throughput predictability and transparency in a global delivery model. The ideal candidate is execution-oriented analytical and experienced in building durable operational mechanisms across cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand Capacity & Workforce Management (Metrics & Reporting)
Own demand intake hygiene and enforce consistent work classification - gearing ratios staffing mix etc to enable accurate planning reporting and prioritization.
Establish capacity models (role-based capacity availability assumptions utilization targets) and maintain rolling 12-week quarterly and annual capacity plans.
Translate demand signals into resourcing scenarios (baseline/commit/stretch) clearly documenting tradeoffs and impacts to SLAs and commitments.
Run workforce governance and operating rhythms (weekly/monthly/quarterly) to manage allocation resolve staffing conflicts and ensure highest-value work is staffed appropriately.
Build forecasting and what-if models (incoming demand throughput carryover) to improve predictability and inform hiring vendor and budget decisions.
Monitor workforce health (utilization allocation drift skill mix gaps attrition/leave impacts) and drive actions such as rebalancing cross-training and surge support.
Align partner/vendor capacity plans with readiness milestones (e.g. butts-in-seats) ramp plans and business continuity needs; define operational readiness criteria and performance expectations.
Standardize planning calendars handoffs and SLAs (intake-to-assignment) to reduce aging/unassigned work and improve flow.
Define and govern a single set of demand/capacity KPIs (e.g. forecast accuracy utilization allocation stability work aging service tier performance) with clear data definitions and refresh cadence.
Build and maintain executive dashboards and standardized operational readouts that provide a single source of truth and accelerate prioritization and resourcing decisions.
Key Qualifications:
Experience in Business Operations Portfolio Operations PMO/TPMO Operations workforce management or operational excellence roles.
Proven ability to build and run operational mechanisms (intake prioritization governance and performance management) across cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience with demand and capacity management including forecasting scenario planning and workforce allocation in a matrixed environment.
Strong background in process design SOP/runbook development and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Advanced analytical and reporting skills including KPI definition dashboarding and executive storytelling with data.
Hands-on experience governing enterprise tools/workflows (e.g. Jira ServiceNow) and implementing automation to scale operations.
Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working within an enterprise TPMO/PMO as an operations governance or portfolio enablement function.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma Agile operations or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience designing intake/demand management models and operating cadences for technology portfolios.
Experience scaling and governing a partner/vendor ecosystem (including ramp readiness performance management and business continuity planning). Experience aligning workforce plans with Finance/HR (OpEx budgeting hiring plans) and building executive-ready planning artifacts.
Experience driving tool governance and enterprise-scale standardization initiatives.
Prior experience in a GCC or offshore delivery model.PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
- Manages and leads program managers to ensure success in the execution of organizational programs in support of corporate strategy. No requirement for program size.
- Manages and assesses the general and detailed planning stages of organizational programs; participates in the development of strategies to ensure projects achieve overall program goals.
- Oversight and reporting for the overall program budget while working to ensure success of the program.
- Monitors and evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of the programs and recommends enhancements based on results.
- Coaches and develops program managers. Retains and grows relationships with service partner leadership to ensure seamless delivery and a consistent experience across multiple distribution channels.
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- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
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Required Experience:
Manager