Senior Manager, Technology Portfolio

1 week ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Foot Locker Full time

Position Overview:

Are you ready to influence the evolution of a renowned Fortune 500 brand? If you are passionate about transformation, eager for professional advancement, and driven to make a significant impact, consider a role with Foot Locker.

WE VALUE CANDIDATES WHO ARE:

  • Collaborative Innovators: Individuals who foster and utilize cross-departmental relationships to integrate ideas, insights, and practical solutions, driving the business case for next-generation offerings.
  • Proactive Leaders: Results-focused professionals who swiftly identify and resolve challenges, take ownership of their responsibilities, and have a proven history of success.
  • Change Advocates: Those who excel in dynamic environments and are committed to achieving objectives, adhering to standards, and building trust efficiently.
  • Analytical Thinkers: Professionals who can analyze data to discern patterns and effectively communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Senior Manager of Enterprise Portfolio Management and Technology Enablement at Foot Locker, you will spearhead the engagement between Global Technology Services, Product Management, and Enterprise Business Partners. Your primary focus will be on conducting financial analyses, maximizing the value of approved investments, and balancing team capacities within the designated portfolio.

As a subject matter expert, you will implement best practices in modern portfolio management across critical strategic areas: Aligning Portfolios, Optimizing Costs, Maximizing Benefits, and Monitoring Capacity.

Combining technical expertise with a results-oriented approach, you will work closely with departmental leaders to define, prioritize, and operationalize investments in programs and products related to Foot Locker's digital technology landscape. Furthermore, you will design future states and implement best practices in portfolio processes and policies to enhance product and technology delivery, maximizing value realization within your domain.

Your role will be crucial in optimizing Foot Locker's global technology platforms and applications portfolio, emphasizing strategic planning, benefit realization, thorough investment analysis, and insightful reporting.

As a data-driven decision-maker, you will guide the investment strategy for your area of responsibility and oversee the value realization process from inception to execution, collaborating with partners across Technology, Product, and key Business Areas. You will manage tracking, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead change management efforts to ensure robust health across investment horizons.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure strategic alignment of initiatives with the overall IT budget, oversee the demand pipeline, and provide guidance on portfolio value, cost, and risk management.
  • Manage the IT portfolio, conduct thorough financial analyses, and prepare materials for senior management review.
  • Lead the budgeting process within designated areas, collaborating with senior leadership across technology, product, and business units.
  • Coordinate and drive alignment related to IT funding, resource allocation, and prioritization across functional teams.
  • Support cross-functional teams in securing funding for roadmaps, resolving delivery risks, and providing real-time communication.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Team to integrate initiative costs into portfolio-level budgets and forecasts.
  • Generate comprehensive reports on metrics assessing the investment portfolio's status, including Portfolio Health, Financial Health, and Resource Health.
  • Partner with enterprise teams to ensure alignment, effective communication, and change management, facilitating governance processes.
  • Implement enterprise-scale governance to promote best practices in planning, budgeting, delivery execution, and risk monitoring.
  • Prepare materials and reports for review by the enterprise investment council.
  • Perform additional duties as required within the scope of impact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of technology or management experience in global enterprise environments or at least 7 years of progressive technology portfolio and/or product management leadership experience managing a significant annual budget.
  • At least 3 years of direct leadership experience in areas such as Lean Portfolio Management, Application Portfolio Management, or Technology Business Management.
  • Expert understanding of technology lifecycle, investment management, and delivery lifecycle models.
  • Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership, with strong relationship management skills.
  • Proficient in portfolio management tools and program/product work management tools.

BENEFITS:
The annual base salary range is $115,000 - $165,000, which reflects the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible for short-term incentives aligned with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data. The total compensation package includes various benefits such as employee discounts, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) options, stock purchase plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, opportunities for advancement, tuition reimbursement for qualified courses, a strong company culture, and employee resource groups.



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