Director of Enterprise Portfolio Project Management

7 days ago

College Park, Maryland, United States American Physical Society Full time
Enterprise Portfolio Director

The American Physical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing physics through a vibrant and inclusive global community. With over 50,000 members worldwide, including physicists from academia, national labs, and industry, APS is at the forefront of scientific and societal progress.

Job Overview:

As the Enterprise Portfolio Director, you will report to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO) and lead the management of the organization's project portfolio. Your role involves ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing operational efficiency. Your responsibilities include implementing and refining portfolio management strategies, processes, and tools, fostering stakeholder engagement, and optimizing resource allocation across projects. Driving organizational change to achieve strategic alignment and efficiency will be central to your daily activities, overseeing and managing a diverse project portfolio.

This position demands a proactive stance on risk management and encourages a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in portfolio management practices. You will primarily focus on strategic portfolio management, resource optimization, and fostering organizational efficiency. Your duties will include leading change management initiatives, tracking progress towards organizational objectives through regular portfolio performance assessments, and guiding projects through transitions.

Key Duties:

Strategic Portfolio Management:
  • Create and maintain project portfolio strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Implement portfolio management tools and processes to enhance decision-making.
  • Conduct reviews and audits of ongoing projects.
  • Coordinate the project portfolio group for clarity and efficiency.
  • Introduce portfolio management to the organization and support stakeholders in its adoption.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed.
  • Evaluate and select projects based on criteria such as resource availability and risk assessment.
  • Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Assess change impacts at the portfolio level.
Change Management:
  • Provide expertise in managing changes across projects.
  • Promote buy-in and adoption of new processes and systems.
  • Develop strategies to enhance team resilience during changes.
  • Monitor key performance indicators for portfolio health.
Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience for the role.
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • PMP, PMC, ACP, PgMP, CSPO, CSM, SFDC, SAFe.
  • Minimum 8 years in portfolio, program, or project management.
  • Minimum 5 years in change management or leading transformations.
  • Experience in business planning and change communications.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
Skills:
  • Success in managing project portfolios and leading change initiatives.
  • Proficient with project management tools and methodologies.
  • Strong analytics and financial acumen.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
  • Skills in team building and change management.
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Organizational and detail-oriented skills.
  • Knowledge of agile concepts and project management.
  • Ability to build collaborative working relationships.
  • Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
Travel:
  • Up to 10% travel may be required.
Salary Range:
  • Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Generous leave policies and professional development opportunities.

The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

For more information, visit our website for details on how to apply and join our team.

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