IT Portfolio Manager

You will drive the Information Systems Work Plan (ISWP) process, the digital transformation initiatives, and ensure proper change management is implemented to create adaptive and smooth execution across the IT landscape for both business and technical users.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management

. Manage the selection, prioritization, and execution of IT projects, development initiatives, and enhancements through collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

. Develop and maintain a balanced portfolio aligned with client's strategic direction and WOG directives.

. Monitor project execution and portfolio performance metrics whilst providing regular reporting to management and stakeholders.

. Optimize resource allocation and resolve capacity constraints and contention issues across multiple projects.

. Identify and manage cross-portfolio risks, dependencies, and compliance requirements.

. Establish and maintain client's IT Portfolio Management governance framework and standards.

Strategic Planning

. Plan and facilitate the annual ICT work plan sessions, ensuring alignment with government directives, client's mission and emerging industry trends.

. Collaborate with stakeholders to define, review, and implement key strategic initiatives.

. Monitor and report OKR statistics and benefits realization.

Executive Support & Stakeholder Engagement

. Provide project and product insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

. Organize and lead change management activities to drive competency development for ICT professionals.

. Promote and improve agile working practices through continuous learning and benchmarking against industry standards.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

. Review and implement new portfolio management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance portfolio analytics and reporting capabilities.

. Ensure portfolio resource allocation and benefits utilization comply with WOG regulations, client's strategic direction, and industry standards.

. Propose initiatives to improve existing portfolio processes, change request management, and prioritization frameworks.

Qualification
. Minimum 3 years of experience in Product, Project, or Portfolio Management.

. Proven experience in strategic planning, execution, and benefits realization.

. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, both verbal and written.

. Exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain meticulous oversight of project portfolio information whilst maintaining a neutral perspective.

. Experience with Change Management procedures to ensure smooth adoption amongst both business and technical users.

. Experience in process optimization, resource planning, and improving ICT portfolio management approaches.

. Familiarity with public sector IT governance frameworks (e.g., IM8), WOG directives (e.g., Digital Government Blueprint), and organizational work planning processes are preferred.

. Recognized professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, CSPO, Scaled Agile, AWS certification) are advantageous.