Senior Manager, Strategic Portfolio Management

Job#: 3040890

Job Description: Senior Manager, Strategic Portfolio Management

Location: Tysons, Virginia (Hybrid)

This role's primary purpose is to establish and manage a Benefits Realization framework and to define and execute a cross-functional Strategic Portfolio Management program. This position will help the EPMO ensure that capital investments deliver measurable business outcomes aligned to strategic priorities. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, framework design, cross-functional influence, and hands‑on execution.

• Develop and manage a standardized demand intake process to support strategic portfolio management and an enterprise benefits realization framework.
• Manage EPMO Results Management routines, including producing recurring KPI/OKR reporting that supports management review and decision‑making.
• Provide strategic portfolio insights, benefits data, and performance analytics to inform prioritization discussions and budget allocation decisions in support of Cap Ex annual planning.
• Build dashboards and reporting that track benefits realization progress against planned outcomes, providing transparency into value delivery.
• Establish post‑implementation benefit review processes to validate whether completed initiatives achieved their stated business outcomes.
• Understand and assess critical paths and dependencies for delivering projects and capabilities.
• Facilitate discussions across project teams, key stakeholders, and executive leadership to drive decisions and action.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology partners by establishing shared standards and promoting visibility into cross‑portfolio dependencies.
• Support preparation for executive‑level portfolio reviews and strategic discussions.

• A framework for strategic portfolio management, including a prioritization scoring model.
• A benefits realization framework that includes post‑implementation validation of outcomes.
• Dashboards for reporting progress and status of OKRs, KPIs, and benefits.
• Alignment across teams on recurring routines for SPM and benefits that establishes a feedback loop.
• Recommendations for continuous improvement based on stakeholder feedback and lessons learned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in program/portfolio management, strategy, or a related discipline, with at least two (2) years of direct management or team leadership experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience within the Financial Services industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience in benefits realization, value management, portfolio performance measurement, or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience designing and operationalizing frameworks from concept through enterprise‑wide adoption.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and advise on portfolio strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data synthesis, financial analysis, and presentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau/Sigma, or similar).
• Experience working in a matrix organizational structure.

• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Familiarity with PPM tools (e.g., Clarity, Jira, or equivalent) and enterprise reporting platforms.
• SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or Agile certification.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on HDHP plan.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling sessions.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Professional development resources and certification discounts.

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