- Set a portfolio management vision for the end-to-end supply chain organization and execute strategies to deliver the vision
- Develop and maintain portfolio, program, and project frameworks and methodologies. Defines the organization's portfolio priorities, working closely with leadership in defining, scoping, and staffing new initiatives.
- Provide project and program progress information and metrics reporting, to the portfolio governance process. Lead reviews of all projects or programs in various stages of their lifecycle, including those that are challenged and need recommendations for "path to green": continue on path, be significantly changed, placed on hold or stopped.
- Forecast supply and demand for a portfolio that can be further broken down into supply and demand for projects and programs.
- Provide portfolio oversight and manage the overall portfolio value. Manage & align the funding process for respective portfolio assignments, which may span multiple functional/technical teams and/or years.
- Identify risks, analyze risks, and plan risk responses at a portfolio level
- Develop and improve standardized tools, processes and policies
- Monitor compliance
- Providing knowledge management including lessons learned
- Developing and conducting training and mentoring human resources in portfolio, program and project management skills, tools, and techniques
- Bachelors in Engineering, Operations Management or related field plus 7 years related experience OR Master's degree plus 3 years related experience.
- Progressive experience in a program/project management capacity, including all aspects of program development and execution.
- Expertise in business case definition/ROI/metrics and program performance evaluation. Must have experience with vendor evaluation and selection processes
- Expertise in defining and driving process-driven methodologies.
- Familiar with continuous improvement processes such as lean, Six Sigma, COBIT, ITIL, CMMi
- Ability to participate with functional counterparts within the organization and through all stages of planning and development of program objectives; including directing and allocating the department's resources, timing, etc., needed to assure program(s) completion
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects and set or negotiate priorities
- Advanced problem solving and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions
Technology Manager - Hilmar, United States - Hilmar
1 month ago
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For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.HCC's supply chain has become increasingly large and complex over time. A significant number of capital and non-capital projects are being undertaken across the organization to maintain our current capabilities, together with meeting our growth strategy. To make a step change in the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of these projects requires a formal management change to our current processes.
The Portfolio Manager defines and directs capital and non-capital projects while leading cross-functional program teams. Manages the strategic aspects of large engagements including reviewing and managing high-level deliverables within and across divisions, performing program reviews and ensuring project management best practices take place for all engagements, mitigating risks, and effectively communicating with key stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle. Works closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost- effective business solutions for HCC.
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