Portfolio Manager - Technology

Additional Information About the Role

BJC is hiring for a Portfolio Manager - Technology.

This is a remote position.

The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for the Shared Services and Workforce portfolio, including Facilities & Asset Lifecycle Management, Capital Planning, Design and Construction, Nutrition Services and Meal Operations, Public Safety / Physical Security Operations, Emergency Preparedness and Incident Command, and Technology Strategy & Delivery.

In this role, you will serve as the primary IT partner to business stakeholders across these functions, helping to shape and deliver multi-year capability roadmaps that align with organizational priorities and drive measurable business outcomes.

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for the technology strategy roadmap, demand and portfolio governance which includes defining new programs and projects, including scope, process and system impact analysis, resource planning, financials and governance models. Responsibilities will ensure that the Portfolio Management solutions are in alignment with the business goals and strategy. The Technology Portfolio Manager will work closely with both technology and business stakeholders and ensure project/program management activities such as progress management, risk/issue management, resource tracking, financial tracking, stakeholder management and associated status reporting needs are communicated in accordance with the Project, Program and Portfolio Management framework and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Leads the definition, implementation and review of the organization’s technology portfolio management framework. Authorizes the structure of portfolios and is responsible for alignment with business strategy & objectives and with emerging digital opportunities. Sets parameters for the prioritisation of resources and the changes to be implemented and recommends and implements the corrective action by engaging and influencing senior management. Leads the ongoing monitoring and review of technology portfolios for impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realized.
  
  Responsible for implementing effective portfolio governance arrangements supported by effective reporting.
• Plans, schedules, monitors and reports on activities related to the portfolio to ensure that each part of the portfolio contributes to the overall achievement of the portfolio. Engages and influences senior leaders to ensure the technology portfolio will deliver the agreed business objectives Identifies issues with portfolio structure, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the strategic benefits to be realized through the collection, summarization and reporting of the portfolio KPIs.
• Ensures that technology program/project service owners adhere to the agreed portfolio management approach and timetable and that they provide the appropriate information to agreed targets of timelines and accuracy. Produces reports as appropriate for portfolio governance, including making recommendations for changes to the portfolio. Communicates the change program vision to staff at all levels of the business and keeps a focus on business objectives.
  
  Maintains the business case for funding the technology portfolio and confirms continuing business viability of the portfolio at regular intervals.
• Defines the approach, policy & sets standards for support provided for managing and monitoring technology portfolios, programs, and projects. This includes governance management of resources, directing & leading the implementation & ongoing operation of an effective service organization. Ensures delivery of effective services & resources is in line with current & planned demand and reviewing the effective provision. Uses recommended technology portfolio, program & project control solutions for planning, scheduling, tracking & forecast data.
  
  Sets up project/program/portfolio files, compiles & distributes reports to respective stakeholders. Provides administrative services to project review boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings. Provides guidance…