Portfolio Manager

Carex is partnering with a energy solutions industry partner to find an experienced Portfolio Manager – Data & Analytics to provide strategic oversight and coordination across a growing portfolio of data and analytics initiatives. This role will serve as a trusted partner to data leadership, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, align resources, and drive execution across multiple concurrent efforts.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in program and portfolio management, experience working with data and analytics teams, and the executive presence to engage with senior leadership. Success requires a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, strong collaboration skills, and an AI-forward approach to improving efficiency and driving business value.

Location:

Menasha, WI (hybrid)

Duration:
Contract-to-hire (conversation at 6 months)

Pay rate:
Commensurate with experience

• Oversee and coordinate a portfolio data and analytics initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business objectives.

• Partner with data leadership to translate strategic vision into actionable priorities, execution plans, and measurable outcomes.

• Collaborate with business relationship managers and stakeholders to manage incoming requests, prioritize backlogs, and balance competing demands.

• Coordinate with data engineering, analytics, data science, and business teams to align resources, manage dependencies, and support delivery.

• Establish portfolio-level visibility into project status, risks, resource capacity, timelines, and overall progress.

• Apply practical project management and Agile/Kanban methodologies to drive accountability and execution without unnecessary administrative complexity.

• Partner with project managers supporting larger enterprise initiatives to ensure alignment with broader data and analytics priorities.

• Develop executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reporting that communicate portfolio performance, business impact, and return on investment.

• Support the prioritization of data science initiatives and help communicate their value and outcomes to business stakeholders.

• Leverage AI tools to automate routine activities, streamline reporting, and improve overall productivity.

• Utilize Jira, , or similar platforms to support backlog management, workflow tracking, and portfolio visibility.

• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, prioritization, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Build strong relationships across technical and business teams, fostering a collaborative environment while driving accountability and results.

• 5+ years of experience in program or portfolio management, with demonstrated success coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Experience supporting data and analytics environments, including collaboration with data engineering, business intelligence, analytics, or data science teams.

• Strong understanding of portfolio planning, demand management, backlog prioritization, resource coordination, and dependency management.

• Solid foundation in project management methodologies, Agile principles, and Kanban-based delivery practices.

• Familiarity with Jira, , or similar project and portfolio management tools.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve efficiency, automate workflows, and develop executive-level materials.

• Strong executive presence and exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and translate technical initiatives into business-focused insights.

• Proven ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, proactively solve problems, and manage competing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative,…